Exhibition – Earth, Birds, and Metal Dragons by Amr ElKafrawey

Medrar announces “Earth, Birds, and Metal Dragons”
Exhibition by Amr El Kafrawy

As a documentary and analytical act of representing urban expansion, referencing its impact on local communities, “Earth, Birds, and Metal Dragons” addresses the emerging geographies and relationships generated by current economic, socio-political structures which shape our urban infrastructure and environments. This is especially evident in the Delta region, where the expansion is clearly demarcated by the intersection of urban areas with agricultural lands.

The exhibition explores a range of contemporary responses to the city, transcending visual boundaries by penetrating and deconstructing spaces. A focus on fragmenting perception permeates the works, where overlapping images and distorted spaces evoke scenes of devoid fixed horizons. 

Textual interventions of Elkafrawy’s own poetic phrases further transforms the spaces into a contemplative state closely intertwining nature and urbanism offering a more philosophical reflection.

Using digital maps as raw materials and a primary resource, Elkafrawy captures the urban expansion of Egypt’s Delta region. He employs laser printers and powders on specially textured recycled paper, reflecting the complexities of the ongoing changes in these areas.

The exhibition opens on Sunday, September 15th, at 7:00 PM at Medrar

and runs until Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, from 4 – 9 pm except Fridays in Medrar.