“Cotani has used the residency program for learning and

exploring his new environment. Researching the colours, textures,

textiles and stories of the peninsula...”

“...Using his time and new cultural surrounds as an opportunity to

address the context of identity and of home, he has blended the

surrounding culture and themes of daily life to create new visuals.

Drawing on traditional Saudi elements of home, Cotani’s project

offers a future focus for wearing one’s identity”

Extract from the critical text by Misk Art Curiatol team