Agil Abdullayev
Agil Abdullayev is a non-binary contemporary artist whose multidisciplinary practice encompasses video, photography, and painting. Their work intricately explores themes of queerness, trauma, escapism, and identity, interweaving personal memories with the cultural and historical narratives of Azerbaijani and South Caucasian traditions. Through their art, Abdullayev reimagines gender identity and personal experiences, challenging societal norms and fostering inclusive dialogues.
At the heart of their practice lies the concept of the queer body as a living archive, where personal and transhistorical memories intersect. This approach deconstructs fixed notions of gender, creating space for new expressions of identity, liberation, and a sense of belonging.
"I use art to explore and challenge societal structures, unraveling the complexities of identity, memory, and the intersections of queerness and culture."