Ali Zakeri b. 1959
The Eliminated or The Sons of God Series 21, 2016
Acrylic on cardboard
26 x 40 cm
10 1/4 x 15 3/4 in
Framed
10 1/4 x 15 3/4 in
Framed
Individuality is an aspect that vanishes in the face of the universality of the subject; individuality diminished after relentless strikes; hands that cover the face in defense; and the face...
Individuality is an aspect that vanishes in the face of the universality of the subject; individuality diminished after relentless strikes; hands that cover the face in defense; and the face that is the symbol of individuality; that which distinguishes us and every individual from their fellow men. This singularity continues to the point where the sport of boxing – regardless of all its aspects and trophies – appears before us; the image of a single fighter in a place where the essence of fighting dictates that there must be an opponent.