"The Seven Towers" I Series

Walid Siti

2013 · Graphite, colored crayon, and acrylic wash on paper · Islamic Art

Using a transparent wash, Walid Siti depicts the spiral minaret from the Great Mosque of Samarra, one of Iraq’s most important historic monuments. The structure is overlaid with a grid of crisscrossing marks that resemble a scaffolding or protective barrier. Like many of Siti’s works, this piece reflects a veneration for archaeological sites in his home country, coupled with a sense of regret for their destruction in modern times.

Artist

Walid Siti

Date

2013

Medium

Graphite, colored crayon, and acrylic wash on paper

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of Ipeknur and Shwan Ibrahim Taha, 2014