Ismaïl Bahri: Deconstructing Cinema Through Video
Ismaïl Bahri, an artist originally from Tunisia, is currently in residence at Espace Khiasma in Les Lilas, France, where he is preparing for an exhibition set for September 2014. He earned his doctorate in visual arts from Université Paris-1 and received training at École des Beaux-Arts de Tunis. Bahri, who considers himself self-taught, skillfully employs light and movement as 'precision instruments.' His notable works include 'Lignes fantômes' (2002–2006), 'Latence' (2010–2011), 'Dénouement' (2011), 'Film' (2011–2012), and 'Orientation' (2010). The forthcoming installation will feature a multi-screen wall device with three cameras focused on a landscape, utilizing a moving shutter, developed during his residency at La Fabrique Phantom.
Key facts
- Ismaïl Bahri is a Tunisian artist in residence at Espace Khiasma in Les Lilas.
- He holds a doctorate in visual arts from Université Paris-1.
- His work deconstructs cinema using video and simple materials.
- 'Lignes fantômes' (2002–2006) uses pins and shadows as a cinematic device.
- 'Orientation' (2010) was presented at the Sharjah Biennial.
- His upcoming installation involves a multi-screen wall device with a wind-activated shutter.
- The installation is developed at La Fabrique Phantom residency.
- A solo exhibition is scheduled for September 2014 at Espace Khiasma.
Entities
Artists
- Ismaïl Bahri
- Paul Sharits
Institutions
- Espace Khiasma
- La Fabrique Phantom
- École des Beaux-Arts de Tunis
- Université Paris-1
- Sharjah Biennial
Locations
- Les Lilas
- France
- Tunis
- Sharjah
Sources
- artpress —