Laser-cut steel forms a radiant ornate pattern in an Anila Quayyum agha immersive device – Huge
Influenced by the ornate decoration of Islamic mosaics and architecture, Anila Quayyum Agha created a massive installation that utilizes the power of light and shadow to transform the room. Laser-cut steel structures, such as her pioneering work “intersection” start with simple cubes. The artist cuts out the carefully designed pattern from the surface and then places it inside, casting the shadow onto the surrounding walls.
Anila Quayyum Agha: Geometry of LightOpened later this month at the Seattle Museum of Asian Art, the first work of Pakistani-American artists has been exhibited in the Pacific Northwest. Based on Indianapolis, she is known for exploring the evolving relationship between cultural identity, gender, art and spirituality.
“By using light colors and colors, the artist’s gorgeous design can be achieved through the use of lanterns or Mashrabiya, The wooden lattice screen diffuses light, casting intricate shadows while allowing air to flow and creating intimacy. ” said the museum.
Geometry of light Three practical space installations of AGHA will be included, as well as a hybrid media paper engineering with many frames. The exhibition will take place from August 27 to April 19, 2026 and you can find more on the artist’s website and on Instagram.
