Mahogany Message: Humaira Abid’s ‘Searching For Home’ captures the worldwide refugee crisis through elaborate woodcarvings

Lisa Edge for Real Change News covers Humaira Abid‘s solo exhibition at Bellevue Arts Museum

In the exhibition, the ordinary is beautifully exalted, further emphasizing that what unites us is far greater than what makes us dissimilar. If we were forced to flee from the country we’ve always known — either from political strife, war or natural disaster — our homes could easily mirror Abid’s “The World is NOT Perfect.” Few traces of our former lives would be left behind.

 

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