Illegible
An Exhibition by Muhammad Zaman
on view September 16 – October 22, 2022
Opening reception September 16th, 2022 from 5-8p.m.
The “Illegible” project consists of a series of works in acrylic and mixed media that explore themes of immigration, cultural difference, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence. “Illegible” is a dance between language and communicability. In these artworks, Zaman utilizes the three different languages that make up his identity – English, as an American citizen, Bengali, the language of his fatherland, and Arabic, the language of his religion – juxtaposing different layers of color and text that make the work illegible. The titles of each individual artwork create a path of meaning that viewers can break down, rebuild, or follow. Viewers’ curiosity in decoding a message within these works, supports the importance of mutual respect despite the difficulty of communication.

“This Too Shall Pass” 48×48 inches acrylic on canvas, 2020

Muhammad Z Zaman is a calligraffiti artist living in Buffalo. His personal style incorporates three different languages that make up his identity. His style moves from ancient calligraphy to post-modern abstractionism. He exhibited in art galleries, museums, and art fairs in Buffalo, NYC, London, Rome, and Miami, among other locations. His work as Public Art appears in several locations in NY State. His concepts are about the peaceful coexistence of different cultures. He aims to bring the community together and learn from each other. His favorite media is acrylic on canvas or muralism.
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