A charming art exhibition titled “It must be nice to fall in love” is currently being showcased at the Tempest Gallery, located on the border between Ridgewood and Bushwick. The gallery, run by artists, features the exquisite works of Raisa Kabir, Katherine Earle, and Leila Seyedzadeh that skillfully manipulate thread and fabric to create mesmerizing landscapes and thought-provoking narratives.
One of the standout installations is by Iranian artist Leila Seyedzadeh, titled “Mapping the Air Between Peaks” (2025), where flexible poles suspend a surreal mountain range made of delicate fabric. The piece draws inspiration from Persian Negārgarī paintings and transports viewers to the Alborz mountain range in Tehran, blending childhood memories with cultural influences.
Seyedzadeh’s “Threads of Longing” (2025) further explores multidimensionality with a floating strip of sky-blue fabric that challenges the viewer’s perception of space and reality. On the other hand, Katherine Earle’s wall hangings, such as “Languages die like rivers” (2025) and “Fault Lines” (2025), delve into the impact of manmade disposability on the natural world, using rust-printed silk to symbolize obsolescence and abandonment.
Meanwhile, Mancunian artist Raisa Kabir’s woven pattern tapestries tell a poignant story of imperial trauma and anti-colonial resistance, intertwining Bangla characters in a symbolic representation of Bangladesh’s history and cultural heritage. The intricate tapestries serve as abstract archives documenting the effects of colonial violence, diaspora, and societal fragmentation.
The exhibition at Tempest Gallery provides a unique and immersive experience that invites viewers to reflect on environmental issues, cultural identity, and historical narratives. “It must be nice to fall in love” will be on display at the gallery until November 1, offering a captivating journey through the intersection of art and storytelling in a contemporary setting.
