‘Rebirth‘ shows what form the body takes in the captivity of it’s material. “I started by drawing out my own body in the fetal position, and enlarged this form into a massive-looking sculpture that crawled up from the ground and came to rest in this shape. The work seems to have solidified like lava. Because of the contours of the work, the human form seems almost invisible, and yet my own body always remains the starting point.”
This exhibition is closed. This is showing at EXbunker now:
Oct 3
Nov 1
Fatine Benouari
Tagine and Tulips tells the story of my bi-cultural identity, inspired by my grandmother’s journey as a first-generation Moroccan woman in the Netherlands. By merging Moroccan craftsmanship with Dutch traditional dress into textiles and form, I create a dialogue between past and present, heritage and environment. My work is an ode to migration, cultural blending and the richness of growing up bicultural. It reveals stories that often remain unseen and invites recognition and connection. For me, fashion serves as a social instrument and becomes a bridge between worlds where identity is not fixed but constantly evolving.