MATERIAL
Wednesday the 2nd of November 2005

Huseyin Sami presents 'Pi-de'
Huseyin invited the female members of his family to make and serve “Pi-de”, a turkish bread. Parralleling the passing of cultural traditions with his artistic lineage as a painter : Huseyin highlighted how traditions change and material is consequently re-interpreted. Traditionally the art of Pi-de is only taught to and made by females but in this instance Huseyin donned a headscarf and joined his wife, mother-in-law, aunts, female cousins and grandmother in making the bread. It was generous and sincere gesture signifying a welcome. As the setting sun filled the gallery with a golden light, there was a general sense of warmth to the evening, candles and Turkish music aiding the communial atmosphere.

Images
Sarah Coffman and James Steele