On April 15, the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum will open the “In the After-Image” solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Medina.
The exhibition will feature works created using oil and acrylic painting, mosaic, stained glass, digital media, and carpet techniques, reflecting the artist’s distinctive visual language and creative approach.
The project highlights the unity of sensitivity and inner strength in Medina’s artistic practice, as well as the transformative potential of the struggle for survival leading to personal renewal. Within the framework of the exhibition, the same image appears in different forms—transitioning from painting into the digital realm and later acquiring new meaning through material mediums such as stained glass, mosaic, and carpet. In this way, the image is not confined within a fixed framework but continuously evolves across diverse materials.
The internal rhythm of the exhibition is shaped by recurring motifs—seasonal changes, floral compositions, female and male portraits, urban landscapes of Baku, and abstract forms—presented through a variety of materials and techniques to create a visually and emotionally immersive environment.
A sound installation specially created for the exhibition will also be presented, based on recordings of the carpet-making process. The composition reflects the working rhythm of master weavers, drawing visitors into a living connection with tradition. The exhibition is further complemented by two fragrances created for the project by the Nose perfume brand, allowing visitors to experience it not only visually but also through the senses of hearing and smell.
Five new carpets, woven in the Museum’s Traditional Technology Department based on the artist’s sketches, form a key part of the display. These works demonstrate the expressive potential of contemporary imagery in textile form, creating a meaningful dialogue between traditional craftsmanship and modern art.
As part of the exhibition, four manifestations of the work “Flowers for Mothers”—a painting, a carpet, a stained-glass piece, and a digital interpretation—will be added to the museum’s permanent collection, underscoring the project’s institutional and cultural significance.
Organized by the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum with the support of the global .ART domain, the exhibition aims to foster dialogue between traditional textile heritage and multidisciplinary contemporary art.
The exhibition will run until May 15, 2026.
