Talut Kareem

Do not disturb, 2020

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Mixed media

CM H 121.92 W 91.44

IN H 48 W 36

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About the work

Do not disturb, 2020

Do not disturb is a piece that stresses the need to guard one’s sanity. It’s more like therapy because it’s personal to me. It aims at creating awareness for mental health. It’s shows the muse in company of a person (could be anyone, be it close or a stranger) so long as it’s someone one feels comfortable to share his vulnerability with. It’s important during depressing times to have someone to share conversations with as it helps Reduce burdens of the mind. The balloon here is a representation of the cause of the therapy which is mental health. The fragility of the balloon can be compared with the state of one’s mental health which is more reason for one to guard it.

About artist

Talut Kareem

Talut Kareem is a contemporary artist based in Lagos. He initially studied Mass communication at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic where he got his National Diploma then dropped at the verge of completing his HND in pursuit of a B.A. in Visual Art from the University of Lagos. His love and enthusiasm for art has been evident from his childhood as he would always draw and paint in any book with empty pages.

Painting to him was his means of expression as he has always been an introvert right from childhood which affected his relationship with people. This then initiated his interest and decision to study art. He is a self-taught artist who specializes in drawing. He explores charcoal and acrylic on paper and canvas to portray his expressive blurry figures.

His practice, not only explore the transitory nature of the human mind but exist within the space of emotions, social behavior and sentiments. Tackling the mind state of disorder, his works reflect his personal experiences examining how his environment influences him and how he reacts to these experiences.

Talut has featured in exhibitions and artist residence of which are; Rele young contemporary artists in residence, 3x3x3 artists in residence, Next of kin exhibition where he was awarded a third winner prize, Conversations exhibition, Latitudes Art fair Online Exhibition and his most recent Sublime Exhibition (Rele gallery).

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