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Inspired by 'The Conference of Birds', a 12th-century verse by the Persian poet Farid Al-Din Attar, Abbassy's work depicts the physical and spiritual elements of human existence. Inspired by this idea, the natural forms of the trees and birds symbolise self-knowledge, while the woman's body represents the anatomical or physical aspect of life.
Title
Bird Garden with Intestinal Self Portrait
Date
2003
Medium
acrylic, ink, gouache & collage on indian petal paper
Measurements
H 38.1 x W 55.5 cm
Accession number
17758
Acquisition method
purchased from the artist, 2003
Work type
Painting
