INTENSIVE SURFACES

Shezad Dawood

June 26 - August 15, 2010

Intensive Surfaces is based on a complex and at times bizarre staging of cultural and symbolic stereotypes and mythologies. Seen through the lens of pop culture the British born artist Shezad Dawood is occupied with cultural, ethnic and religious identity and in a humorous way he questions the role and nature of modern consumer culture. Intensive Surfaces is built up like a joint scenography with video, installation and painting, bringing the exhibition to life by means of performances, discussions, workshops and dialogue. The project revolves around the film Feature, a staged modern western taking place in an English landscape, and combines elements from genres like westerns, zombie movies and classic blockbuster films to musicals and opera.

Intensive Surfaces is Shezad Dawood’s first solo exhibition in Denmark.
    

Download exhibition catalogue