The Aisha Archives

Artwork 13 Lord of the Flies Title: "Lord of the Flies" Year: 2018 Dimension: 60 x 80 cm Media: Acrylic on Canvas Inspired by William Golding 's 1954 novel of the same name, the overthinking figure is seen screaming whilst it is being swarmed by a group of flies.Within the novel , the literary symbol of the "Lord of the Flies" is a representation of human savagery and evil as the direct biblical translation of the title refers to Satan. The symbolic gesture of the flies denotes to the gradual (emotional and physical) decay of the figure as flies are attracted to rotting flesh. Overwhelmed by the thought, the figure screams conveying the instinctual human emotion of confusion proceeded by the feeling of rage.  Work in Progress   October 2018    October 2018  October 2018

Artwork 12 What a Dunce ! Title: "What a Dunce !" Year: 2018 Dimension: 60 x 80 cm Media: Acrylic and Glue on Canvas The painting is a self portrait conveying my self perception of my own being. The term 'dunce' is referred to individuals which possess the lack of the ability to learn and are slow-witted. The phrase commonly denotes to a negative connotation and was used as derogatory label for misbehaving children. In popular American culture, unruly school children were punished by being isolated from the class whilst wearing a paper hat with the term imprinted on it. The painting symbolizes my insecurity due to the portrayal of  myself to be the dunce, with the words of my inner thoughts materializing into shapeless creatures that constantly taunt me. 

Artwork 11 Observational Drawing Sleeping Cat Title: "Observational Drawing: Sleeping Cat" Year: 2018 Dimension: 30 x 42 cm Media: Pencil on Paper The artwork is an observational drawing of a sleeping cat, with its position curled below their owner's feet on top of a bed.  Work in Progress

Artwork 10 Observational Drawing  Hand Holding a Bell Pepper Title: "Observational Drawing: Hand Holding a Bell Pepper" Year: 2018 Dimension: 30 x 42 cm Media: Pencil on Paper The sketch is an observational drawing of a hand holding a bell pepper at different angles to show the dynamic of light and proportion. Work in Progress

Artwork 9 Mania   Title: “Mania” Date:   2018 Dimension: 40 x 60 cm Media: Ink on Paper           Every individual possesses the most powerful asset; a voice. However, as ideas grow and gain a relentless passionate following, this act causes hysteria and mania. The manifestation of ideas lends itself to a greater force of power within the living world as it influences perspectives of the masses. The simple act of voicing one’s thoughts can very much aggregate itself into a formidable being that can be stopped but never forgotten.   Work in Progress

Artwork 8 The Fool Title: “The Fool” Date:   2017 Dimension: 200 x 100 cm Media: Acrylic on Wood Panel          The artwork represents my self-perception of my character within the time of its creation. It is deep with symbolism as the format and stylistic features are inspired by the tarot cards most known for its pseudo-scientific means of fortune telling. Fascinated within the world of mysticism, I had intended to exaggerate the imagery of a tarot card to my own telling of my psyche and perception of identity; how I am a fool following the pathway of the masses yet blinded by the confusion of my own desires.  Work in Progress

Artwork 7 Bibit  Title: “Bibit” (series) Date:   2017 Dimension: 42 x 27 cm Media: Embroidery on Paper        The series of embroidered photographs showcase the correlation of the human senses to personal memories. Each photograph was taken from a personal family photo album and provided itself as a base for embroidery.  The series was inspired by the experiences through each generation of my family and how the perception of a memory is manipulated through time.   The embroidered floss weaves the reality of the past and implements the newly articulated feelings of the present to the showcased scene.        Work in Progress            

Artwork 6 The Human Experience   Title: “ The Human Experience” Date:   2017 Dimension: 75 x 75   cm Media: UV Light, Floss on Wood   The installation directly illuminates the struggles of mental health instability in growing up within this modern world. It is intended to visually conceptualize how depression may infest one’s mind throughout life. The infant figure is seen in a fetal position with their head cocked into their chest whilst the accompanying adult figure is seen without the presence of a head. This indicates how victims of depression perception of themselves and life change due to the limitations of their disorder. Work in Progress

Artwork 4 Dimension   Title:“Dimension” Date:   2016 Dimension: 100 x 100 cm Media: Plaster, Wire, Spray Paint and LED Light  The mixed media installation portrays the accumulation of small changes we make within our day-to-day lives.  The composition is inspired by the Russian Matryoshka dolls in which the figure includes many defining layers. Each presented figure influences the being of the next. The first figure has a solid surface as it is a plaster sculpture , the second is a wire based structure that outlines the features of the figure and the third figure the shadowed projection of the preceding figures.  Work in Progress