Faisal Abdu'Allah
The artist Faisal Abdu’Allah presents a complex and challenging set of reference points
for his work, beckoning the question of singularity and self-perception.
His strength and rigour is best exemplified in his collaborations over the years from the ‘Garden of Eden’ looking at issues of the privilege gaze working with David Adjaye and
more recently the British East End Firm ‘gold finger’ looking at circles of loyalty.
Abdu’Allah’s work raises the language of street culture to iconic status by allowing
himself and his audience to question the values represented, ultimately focusing on humanity rather than consumer symbolism.
Faisal was recently Artist in residence at the coveted Tate Britain Gallery London with his current piece ‘Wall of Nahnouh’ (until Sep 2008) he is also in collaboration with Christian Boltanski on a project called ’14 years in between’ due for 2009.
Faisal was the recipient of the first prize at the Tallinn Print Triennial 2008. Faisal is a
senior lecturer at University of East London. He lives and maintains a studio in London.
See Faisal's new work SPINE at Swiss Cottage Gallery from 11 October to 7 December
see camden.gov.uk/swisscottagegallery