Khadim Ali grew up in Pakistan as a refugee and now resides and works in Sydney. His latest exhibition, ‘The Arrival of Demons’, tells of the destruction of war; the wounds and scars it causes, and how trauma and loss are carried down through generations. These are stories of displaced people, and societies broken. Ali explores the misrepresentation of refugees, portrayed as demons, who threaten the social order, yet what they hope for is peace. “This displaced body has a name: refugee” – Khadim Ali.
Milani Gallery
Until 23 December, 2016
Queensland
The Arrivals 6, 2016, gouache and gold leaf on wasli paper, 75 x 55cm
The Arrivals #2, 2016, inkjet, gouache and gold leaf on hahnemuhle paper, 100 x 70.5cm
Courtesy the artist and Milani Gallery, Queensland
