Asil Habara, 2023. Image courtesy of Jack McEvoy
Meet the Artist
Asil Habara is a multidisciplinary artist, with printmaking as their primary medium, complemented by installations. Immersing audiences in the exploration of Australian Arab diaspora culture, employing low-brow approaches to unravel intricate narratives. A synthesis of maximalism and tongue-in-cheek humour she attempts to create a vibrant tapestry that weaves internet aesthetics with political contemporary dialogue. Her work acts as a living commentary, a discourse transcending visual boundaries.
At the core of Asil's multidisciplinary practice is the transformative use of collage, employing familiar imagery to construct narratives that grapple with the experimental and contradictory nature of the contemporary climate. With a deliberate focus on the unsettling aspects of our surroundings, she utilises collage to establish a new relationship between the familiar and the unfamiliar. This prompts viewers to contemplate the peculiarities of our rapidly evolving world. She positions collage as a dynamic space of undecidability and indeterminacy, encouraging thoughtful reflection on the perplexing intricacies of our contemporary existence.
Asil invites audiences to reflect on the profound intersections of culture and technology, creating visually arresting and immersive experiences. Seeking to engage, to question and to be part of a larger dialogue shaping the cultural landscape.
