Saudi Automobile, 2011
Sarah Abu Abdallah
Saudi Automobile, 2011
Colour video with sound, car And pink paint
10 minutes, looped
Installation view
Reproduced by Sharjah Art Foundation
Sharjah Art Foundation Collection
Photo by Alfredo Rubio
Overview
In this video, Sarah Abu Abdallah is seen painting the shell of a wrecked car with light pink paint, a gesture of defiance against Saudi Arabia’s prohibition on women drivers, which makes mobility the exclusive privilege of men. After sweltering in her abaiya under the hot sun, Abdallah finally retreats to the passenger seat, reflecting her place in Saudi society.
2013
This project was part of Sharjah Biennial 11
Artwork Images
Saudi Automobile
Sarah Abu Abdallah
2011
Colour video with sound, car And pink paint
10 minutes, looped
Installation view
Reproduced by Sharjah Art Foundation
Sharjah Art Foundation Collection
Photo by Alfredo Rubio
Saudi Automobile
Sarah Abu Abdallah
2011
Colour video with sound, car And pink paint
10 minutes, looped
Installation view
Reproduced by Sharjah Art Foundation
Sharjah Art Foundation Collection
Photo by Alfredo Rubio
Saudi Automobile
Sarah Abu Abdallah
2011
Colour video with sound, car And pink paint
10 minutes, looped
Installation view
Reproduced by Sharjah Art Foundation
Sharjah Art Foundation Collection
Photo by Alfredo Rubio
