Nazrin Mammadova
Embodiment Practice, 2011, 2015, 2024 – Drawings on canvas and paper, mixed media, sound installation (music and spoken word) – Series, 22 min.
Embodiment Practice delves into the depths of human experience, seeking to unravel the intricate connections between body, mind, and spirit. Through extensive research and introspection, the artist embarked on a journey to understand the essence of embodiment – the profound interplay between physicality and consciousness.
The work challenges the conventional notions of the body as a static and idealized object of contemplation. Instead, it is an inner experience of embodiment, where the body transcends its traditional portrayal as a beautiful object and emerges as a dynamic subject of perception. The body becomes a vessel of lived experience, a canvas upon which the various possibilities of human existence are painted.
The series of abstract paintings & drawings serves as a visual manifestation of this exploration, capturing the nuances of embodied existence through color, form, and texture. These artworks capture this internal perspective, offering glimpses into the inner workings of the body and the intricacies of embodied consciousness. Each piece is a reflection of the inner journey, a testament to the profound and multifaceted nature of human embodiment.
Accompanying these paintings is a spoken word component, weaving together embodiment affirmations that resonate on the soul level. These affirmations serve as a guide, encouraging viewers to embrace their bodies as sacred vessels of experience and expression. Viewers are invited to immerse themselves in the exploration of their own embodied existence and find a deeper understanding of the human condition, and ultimately, to embark on their own journey of self-discovery and transformation.
May these artworks serve as catalysts for reflection, empowerment, and healing, inspiring a deeper connection with the essence of being.