Obadah Aljefri's Satirical Posters Parody Consumer Goods Industry
Obadah Aljefri, a multidisciplinary visual artist from Jeddah, created a series of slapstick posters titled (Non-)Perishable for the Jeddah 21,39 exhibition in 2020. The series uses satire to critique the multibillion-dollar packaged goods industry and its pervasive advertising. Aljefri, known on Instagram as @artbyobadah, is a Jeddah native whose work blends humor with social commentary. The posters were part of the Jeddah 21,39 initiative, which showcases contemporary art in the city.
Key facts
- Obadah Aljefri is a multidisciplinary visual artist from Jeddah.
- His series is titled (Non-)Perishable.
- The series consists of slapstick posters using satire.
- It parodies the packaged goods industry and its advertising.
- The work was part of Jeddah 21,39 in 2020.
- Aljefri's Instagram handle is @artbyobadah.
- Jeddah 21,39 is an exhibition initiative in Jeddah.
- The industry targeted is multibillion-dollar.
Entities
Artists
- Obadah Aljefri
Institutions
- Jeddah 21,39
- Canvas
Locations
- Jeddah
- Saudi Arabia