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Martina Johnston Gallery

May 11 - July 1, 2013

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1201 Sixth Street, 2nd Floor
Berkeley, CA 94710 Berkeley, CA 94710

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Martina }{ Johnston is pleased to announce “Sublunar”, an exhibition of video, photography, and sculptural installation by Azin Seraj. Seraj’s work is informed by the poetic traditions of Iranian culture and by her experiences of migration across political and social boundaries. Key works in this exhibition seek to raise awareness and provoke conversations about the repercussions of US and international sanctions against Iran, and resultant hyperinflation and scarcity of essential goods. These specific concerns are given weight by the artist's story of loss and displacement, and grounded in universal elemental symbols: water, earth, light. Through a creative process that is open to chance, unexpected beauty finds its way into works that are complex, visually lush, and profoundly personal. Please join us for an Opening Reception on May 11th, 4 to 8 p.m. Hours: Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. or by appointment. Free and open to the public. Martina }{ Johnston is a nonprofit, artist-run house gallery: 1201 Sixth St. Berkeley, CA 94710 (Just off the Gilman St. exit on 580) 510.558.0993 martinajohnston@gmail.com Visit site to read more about this exhibition and view images.

Still from “Kaseye Sabr Labriz Mishavad / Bowl of Patience”, DV, 24:54, 2012.

“Ghazal Moon”, Archival Inkjet Print, 24” x 36”, 2013.

Still from “Whisper My Name”, DV, 4:14, 2009.