Sousan Luqman

The writer R W Mitchell defined deception as a false communication that tends to benefit the communicator. Sousan Luqmans work attempts to expose deceptions conveyed through the ambiguities of political speeches and our propensity to be taken in by them. Our perception of the truth is based on our beliefs and our belief in others. These beliefs are based on many factors such as culture, religion and political affiliation. These factors connect us with our community, however small. This sense of belonging can, at times, mar our judgement.
Luqmans work is fundamentally about the dichotomy between the words that we believe are true and the deception that hides behind them. Do we know that we are being duped or are we oblivious to the deception?

Education
2007-2009 MA Art and Media Practice University of Westminster

2006 Cert Ed, Institute of Education, University of London.

1999, BA Hons Mixed Media Art , University of Westminster.

Competitions
Winner of the IMACA Open Submission2000 and the
Nottingham Council for Voluntary Services Commission 2000

Residencies
Resident Artist, University of Westminster 2001-2002

Shows
2008, Peep Show, Gallery West , University of Westminster

2007 and 2006, Black History Month Exhibition, Harrow

2006 Arts Depot Open, Finchley, London

2002, Artifact Group Show, The Tricycle Theatre, London

2001, Residency Show, The Goldfish Bowl, The University of Westminster

2001 Group Show The Art Exchange Nottingham

2001, Excavations, Solo Show, The Bull Arts Centre, Barnet

2001, Permanent Waves Group Show Cardiff

2000, Group Show Curried Trout ,Art Exchange, Nottingham

2000 The Book Project, The Curve The Barbican Centre

2000, Network AD Group Show, Candid Gallery, London
2000, Biriyani Group Show, Lawrence Bately Gallery Huddersfield

1999, Ellipsis Group Show, Portobello Arts Festival, London

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