A series of paintings called 'Mogamma, A Painting in Four Parts' by artist Julie Mehretu engages the viewer about themes of chaos interacting with order. The paintings are made with outlines of public architecture covered with chaotic scribbles.
Made during the Arab Spring, Mogamma aims to reflect the upheaval and political destruction inherent during that time. The collection was named after a government building at the center of the Egyptian Turmoil called Al-Mogamma. Each painting reflects the chaos resulting from political power during those tumultuous times.
Mehretu used architecture as a backdrop because she believes that "architecture reflects the machinations of politics." Since buildings are "spaces of power," throwing a chaotic overlay on top of building outlines matches the collection's theme perfectly.
Chaotic Rebellion Representations
Julie Mehretu's 'Mogamma' Pits Chaos Against Institutions
Trend Themes
1. Chaos in Art - Exploring chaos as a creative concept in art.
2. Political Art - Creating art that reflects political ideologies and events.
3. Architecture-based Art - Incorporating architectural elements into art and design.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Art - Fine artists can explore incorporating chaos and political themes into their work.
2. Architecture - Architectural designers can consider incorporating chaos as a creative concept to represent social or political issues.
3. Graphic Design - Graphic designers can explore incorporating architectural elements into their designs, or using chaos as a creative concept.