HASSAN HAJJAJ (B. 1961), Hindiii, 2011/ 1432

HASSAN HAJJAJ (B. 1961)
Hindiii, 2011/ 1432
Metallic Lambda print on 3mm dibond with pigment bottles and Arabic alphabet legos, in artist's frame
signed, titled, dated and numbered '1/10' in English and Arabic in ink (frame backing board)
image/sheet/face and flush mount: 28 ½ x 21 5/8 in. (72.5 x 55 cm.)
overall: 33 1/8 x 26 1/8 in. (84 x 66.5 cm.)
This work is number one from an edition of ten.

Pre-Lot Text
British-Moroccan artist Hassan Hajjaj captures the vibrant synthesis of contemporary cultures through his photography. Best known for his portraits, Hajjaj has created an eclectic portfolio of diverse characters in multiple mediums. Through patterns, textures, colours, props and the inclusion of found materials which he often incorporates into his frames, he builds an immersive view into the lives of his chosen sitters. Hajjaj had moved to the UK from Larache as a child and since then has travelled regularly back to his home town. His personal experiences during these informative trips continue to define his practice and inspire his photography. Through his ‘rock stars’ series Hajjaj brought to light talent that was not commercial nor mainstream. Instead, these works focused the spotlight on his friends or friends of friends such as the Moroccan-French singer Hindi Zahra. Hassan Hajjaj’s work has been exhibited at Somerset House and in 2011, Hajjaj was the winner of the Sovereign Middle East and African Art Prize as well as being shortlisted for Victoria & Albert Museum's Jameel Prize in 2009.