It is an honor to exhibit in Hyderabad, “Haydar City” or “Lion City”, the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana. A crossroads of cultures, languages and religions, until the nineteenth century it was known for its pearl industry, nicknamed the “City of Pearls” and the only commercial center for Golconda diamonds in the world. Today, it combines this heritage with a commitment to research in science, engineering and technology. Hyderabad is creativity, science, art and diversity. The perfect representation of a glorious heritage and a future that aspires to greatness. A very unique city where I have the honor to exhibit my art at Alliance Française Hyderabad an institution founded in 1980 to build bridges between cultures by promoting values and friendship around French culture and local cultures.
Hyderabad is the perfect fusion between my art, my motivations and the space that hosts them. The soul of the people who enjoy it, listen it, understand it and immerse themselves in each of its versions. I have chosen “Rebel” as the main work in this exhibition because it was my first ever augmented reality that I created in Paris and which, like the city that hosts it today, is a perfect representation of a future without fears, full of joy, proud of its heritage, values, diversity and friendship.
Thank you Alliance Française Hyderabad for honoring my art and for being an extraordinary hosts in an extraordinary city.
“Fantasy” showcases some of Bakkali’s masterpieces through print, augmented reality and immersive art, as well as a virtual gallery in which the audience can learn more about Bakkali’s work, her creative process and also about some concepts related to digital art and culture. The exhibition has as protagonist the figure of the woman, inspired by the artist’s mother; it has colorful shapes, dynamic content and a hopeful vision of life, one that is full of joy and optimism: a way to dream and to enjoy art from Paris to Italy, from Africa to Hyderabad. Likewise, Bakkali’s new works merge with new versions of her most award-winning works in a perfect example of the versatility and reinvention of art, creating infinite narratives and adding new ideas, visions and stories.
AF HYDERABAD, INDIA
AF HYDERABAD, INDIA
Where?
AF HYDERABAD LIBRARY
Plot no.4, 3, Kundan Marble Ln, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034, India
When?
Aug 7-31 | TUE – FRI | 11 AM – 4:30 AM
Digital Art, Digital Culture
“Digital art is not a trend, it is the present and it is the future. My art represents the need to tell stories through different environments, capable of surprising, in which the viewer can immerse themselves, as is the case of augmented reality that allows the public to become part of the work. It is a way of experimenting with my work, of experiencing its different versions. It also allows me to expand the story and give it life or give it several lives, as many as I want, changing the story, making it grow, introducing new characters and settings. The canvas becomes infinite. “Digital Art, Digital Culture” is an artistic project focused on creativity and technology to inform, train and entertain, creating art with different uses, explaining new concepts, sharing new ideas and creative processes. Creating a universal message of hope and joy, through color and shapes, without generational, temporal or physical limits. A timeless, happy, simple and useful message.” Bakkali says.
Bakkali’s exhibition hosted by AF Hyderabad is the best example of the versatility of digital art. Of its ability to unite synergies with audiences around the world without borders. Through virtual spaces, augmented reality and multimedia content, visitors can enjoy some of Bakkali’s masterpieces inspired by different ideas and with the female beauty as the protagonist, with a special mention to India and France, a country where Bakkali has exhibited on numerous occasions and has been awarded with the Paris Design Awards in 2020 and the prestigious New Talent Award at the Artistes du Monde Festival in 2018. in Cannes, amongst other distinctions.