Photographer contemplates the weight of water in striking photo installations


Nadirah says that this show reveals a different side of her as an artist. — Photos: Azman Ghani/The Star

When the world feels overwhelming, photographer-artist Nadirah Zakariya seeks refuge in bodies of water – whether lakes, rivers, or oceans.

In her fourth solo exhibition Air Mata Air at The Back Room in Kuala Lumpur, Nadirah explores that deep connection between water and body, transforming the small gallery into an intimate space for emotional introspection through evocative pairings of flowy fabric panels and gently glowing lightboxes.

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