Abu
Jafar is an acclaimed leading artist and philosopher of
the arts. This year Jafar been selected to exhibit his sculpture
at the Twelfth Annual Peace Arch Park International Sculpture
Exhibition. The exhibition runs May 1, 2009 - April 1, 2010.
Also Franco British cultural exchange exhibition at the
Art Mazia, Massy, France (www.artmazia.com)
Peace
Arch State and Provincial Park straddles the US/Canadian
border between Washington State and British Columbia. The
40-acre peace park that surrounds the Peace Arch is the
location of our annual outdoor sculpture exhibition. The
United States Canada Peace Anniversary Association (USCPAA)
is pleased to feature his artwork in the international arts
event designed to showcase international fine artists, while
bringing the citizens of Canada / USA together to share
our unique cultures and create a lasting appreciation of
the true meaning of Peace Arch International Park.
Last
year Jafar been invited to Exhibit his sculpture at the
Botanic Garden, University of Leicester, from late June
until early September. Concepts for the 2008 summer show
is 'a sense of place' - sculptural work that is responsive
to its environment, for example through its use of natural
imagery or a concept that draws on nature as a stimulus.
-Curator Helen Foster.
Jafar’s
latest project is an out door installation form of sculpture
with 2011 Dot is a site-specific installation it is nearly
135KM long, along side on Hadrian's Wall from west end to
the east end. The Hardian's wall is a World Heritage Sites
(WHS) are places of outstanding universal importance to
humankind, both cultural and natural. 2000 years of history,
25 roman forts & museums, 150 miles long, 118 circular
walks.
Since
2006 Jafar has created some very unusual work in collaboration
with Ewa Wawrzyniak including The Wonder Burghley Sculpture
at Burghley Sculpture Park, Burghley, Stamford, UK 2007.
It was one of the largest sculptures in the Park. The Sculpture
with 12 wooden structures, line Drawing, blown glass, stone
and Nature.
“The
Wonder Garden” at The Sir Hillier Gardens, Romsey,
Hampshire. UK in 2006, it was with 7 wooden structures,
line Drawing, blown glass, stone and Nature. The sculpture
is about 15 meters long.
Jafar
takes his inspiration from psychology, philosophy, classical
music as well as day-to-day human existence. By producing
art that is far from traditional, He is actively attempting
to shatter staid ideas of the past regarding art; his art
is the synthesis of colour, element and presentation twisted
into unusual form. In late January 1995 he moved from London
to Brockhall Village at the heart of the Ribble Valley,
Lancashire. Then 1997 He moved to London Carpenters Road
Studio and 1998 to Trinity Buoy Wharf studio until 2001.
Since June 2008 Jafar move to The Art House studio at Wakefield,
UK. He is an Associate Member of the Royal British Society
of Sculptors.
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