Zeinab Saleh's New Paintings at David Zwirner London

At David Zwirner London, 'The space {between}' showcases the latest paintings and paper works by British artist Zeinab Saleh in The Upper Room. This exhibition precedes her solo show in 2024 at Tate Britain as part of the Art Now series, following her 2021 debut, 'Softest place (on earth)', at Camden Art Centre. Saleh's tranquil domestic imagery—featuring embroidered linens, slumbering pets, and prayer mats—utilizes a unique technique with watery acrylic washes, crumpled fabric, and plant cuttings, creating a blend of intimacy and distance through fragmented narratives that evoke memories. Key works include 'Waiting' (2024), with a crocodile in blue hues, and 'Three oceans away' (2024), showcasing layered textiles. Additionally, a new multicolour lithograph from Utopia Editions, inspired by her 2024 piece 'The sovereignty of quiet', will be available. Critic Ellen Mara De Wachter notes that Saleh's art carries a 'subtle and ambiguous presence'.