'Traces' by Palestinian artist Rula Halawani

Most refugees cherish their items, which not only fulfill a decorative function but also serve as reminders to their children of their ancestral homes, thus preserving their identity, from one generation to another. - Rula Halawani.

Selma Feriani Gallery is pleased to welcome back Rula Halawani for the third time with 'Traces'. Following on from her most recent exhibition in London, 'Presence and Impressions', this collection of photographs is a continuation of her previous series of the same title. The Traces series from 2007 portrayed fear, dissolution and imprisonment through the use of images of the ground surrounding the Separation wall cutting through Palestine. This new series however, is almost an antithesis of the work it follows, breathing light, warmth and hope into a dark and desperate situation through the imagery of various house-hold items.