Untitled
In search of the sky that I’ve lost in this landscape shift after moving from Jamshoro – Hyderabad, I struggle to find a way to breathe in this concrete jungle that Karachi is. As I travel in a taxi, I started photographing the apartments from my street Chaudhry Khaliq-uz-Zaman Road (Clifton block 8) to IVS (Clifton block 2). Through this archive, I created digital collages reflecting the lack of planning and the greed of the real estate culture which presents a utopia. My process is design-oriented, focusing on “shape, form & color” as I started off as a painter. The technique of making is inspired by the architectural language focusing on alignment, and monotony. While thinking of livable spaces, the collages follow a sense of illogical construction so my work is a response to how difficult it is for me to make sense of what Karachi is becoming.
Alishba Memon
Fine Art
Untitled
In search of the sky that I’ve lost in this landscape shift after moving from Jamshoro – Hyderabad, I struggle to find a way to breathe in this concrete jungle that Karachi is. As I travel in a taxi, I started photographing the apartments from my street Chaudhry Khaliq-uz-Zaman Road (Clifton block 8) to IVS (Clifton block 2). Through this archive, I created digital collages reflecting the lack of planning and the greed of the real estate culture which presents a utopia. My process is design-oriented, focusing on “shape, form & color” as I started off as a painter. The technique of making is inspired by the architectural language focusing on alignment, and monotony. While thinking of livable spaces, the collages follow a sense of illogical construction so my work is a response to how difficult it is for me to make sense of what Karachi is becoming.
Caption for Image/Video 1: Untitled, 2022 Vinyl Sticker with Matte Lamination 11.7 x 16.5 inches
Untitled, 2022 Vinyl sticker with Matte Lamination 20 x 30 inches
Untitled, 2022 Vinyl sticker with Matte Lamination 20 x 30 inches
Untitled, 2022 Vinyl sticker with Matte Lamination 3.5ft x 4ft
Untitled, 2022 Vinyl sticker with Matte Lamination 5.5ft x 3.8ft
Untitled, 2022 Vinyl sticker with Matte Lamination 20 x 30 inches
Untitled, 2022 Vinyl sticker with Matte Lamination 14ft x 4.5ft
Untitled, 2022 Vinyl sticker with Matte Lamination 8.3 x 11.7 inches
Installation Shot
Installation Shot
