Mashrabiyya

rashidalkhalifa

textile

pattern heavy

natural stone pattern

pattern

textile

text

geometric pattern

hand-embroidered

abstract pattern

minimal pattern

organic pattern

pattern repetition

layered pattern

combined pattern

"Mashrabiyya" is a large-scale installation by Bahraini artist Rashid Al Khalifa, known for his work exploring Islamic architecture and tradition. The artwork features a series of interconnected panels constructed from a grid of squares. The squares are composed of translucent colored glass, creating a play of light and shadow as viewers move through the installation. The work evokes the intricate latticework screens known as mashrabiya, a common architectural feature in the Arab world.