Anna Boghiguian's works usually pursue a narrative. These narrative attempts to draw parallels between the past and the present. Her works illustrate discourses on colonialism, conflict, war, globalization, climate change and politics. In particular, the resulting consequences for people and the environment. Through her work as an illustrator for many years, the Egyptian-Canadian artist usually combines text and image in her works - mostly short, self-penned poems or text passages.
Her use of encaustic painting in particular shows how Boghiguian's works are interwoven with the past and the present. A painting technique that was already widely used in Greek and Roman antiquity. Boghiguian uses and appropriates this traditional practice to underline her stories and further illustrate the connection between past and present.
In our paintings as well, we recognize Boghiguian's fascination with storytelling and illustration. The colorful flowers stand out against the dark background. She not only uses the technique of encaustic to give the flowers a certain three-dimensionality, but also sand and leaves from trees, which lend the pictures a certain depth and haptic quality. At the same time, the viewer is given a narrative direction using different elements and the juxtaposition of different motifs in her paintings.
Anna Boghiguian's works demonstrate her critical, artistic examination and investigation of contemporary discourses and history. The artist's critical approach is emphasized by her expressive style and at the same time enlivened by her poetic nature. VO
Acrylic, encaustic painting and sand on canvas. 40 × 40 cm
(15 ¾ × 15 ¾ in.). Signed and dated in black ballpoint pen on the lower outer edge: A. Boghiguian 2011. [3137]
Anna Boghiguian's works usually pursue a narrative. These narrative attempts to draw parallels between the past and the present. Her works illustrate discourses on colonialism, conflict, war, globalization, climate change and politics. In particular, the resulting consequences for people and the environment. Through her work as an illustrator for many years, the Egyptian-Canadian artist usually combines text and image in her works - mostly short, self-penned poems or text passages.
Her use of encaustic painting in particular shows how Boghiguian's works are interwoven with the past and the present. A painting technique that was already widely used in Greek and Roman antiquity. Boghiguian uses and appropriates this traditional practice to underline her stories and further illustrate the connection between past and present.
In our paintings as well, we recognize Boghiguian's fascination with storytelling and illustration. The colorful flowers stand out against the dark background. She not only uses the technique of encaustic to give the flowers a certain three-dimensionality, but also sand and leaves from trees, which lend the pictures a certain depth and haptic quality. At the same time, the viewer is given a narrative direction using different elements and the juxtaposition of different motifs in her paintings.
Anna Boghiguian's works demonstrate her critical, artistic examination and investigation of contemporary discourses and history. The artist's critical approach is emphasized by her expressive style and at the same time enlivened by her poetic nature. VO
