I’ll start the year with a review about another underrepresented artist finally getting some of the exposure she deserves. Kamala Ibrahim Ishag (now in her 80s) has a solo exhibition at the Serpentine Gallery till 29th January.
While most of the attention is on her large canvasses, I was moved by her drawings and some tiny pieces displayed in a cabinet off the main room.
As much emotion, if not more, comes from the modest pieces.
Back on the walls, does this remind you of anyone?
There is an overwhelming feeling of isolation and angst in these pieces…
developing in later years to a more poetic vision.
