Works catalogue · 2011

Urdu Proverbs (re-strike)

Re-strike of the 1991 woodblocks, with Urdu text beneath each image; paper details to be confirmed

About the work

Urdu Proverbs returns to the images Zarina first made in response to sayings selected by her sister Rani. Placing each proverb directly beneath its image draws remembered language and carved form into one visual rhythm.

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Date
2011
Type
Print
Medium
Re-strike of the 1991 woodblocks, with Urdu text beneath each image; paper details to be confirmed