IN THE STUDIO WITH HAMED MAIYE
MEET HAMED
We are thrilled to welcome artist Hamed Maiye to the art’beat Studio, for his first solo artist residency in the space. In the studio from 23rd June – 15th September 2023, Hamed will be exploring a new series of paintings. It’ll combine a series of topics and research that look at subjects such as memory, iconography, symbolism, and magic realism. The paintings will have a limited pallet ranging between deep blacks and subtle blues. The materials used will range from oils to spray paints, combining materials that aren’t traditionally used in painting.
Hamed Maiye is an interdisciplinary artist based in London who explores themes related to memory, magic, visual archiving, and magical realism through a variety of materials, including painting, photography, sculpture, and performance. His work draws from cultural anthropology, Yoruba philosophy, and historical documentation to create allegorical scenarios that are intended to provoke introspection and emotional reflection. Maiye’s art questions language, painting, and image-making while exploring the cultural mythology and myth-making that inform his work. His work presents viewers with surrealist and portraiture scenarios that challenge their perceptions of reality and encourages them to reflect on the constructed nature of memory and history.
The art’beat Studio is an open space, so if you‘re visiting our Hotel or restaurants why not stop by to see an artist at work?