In the “EYE” series, Rad Hourani explores the intricacies of human vision, unraveling the layers that often cloud our perception of the world. With a curiosity for the eye’s function—its processing of light and darkness, its interpretation of form, distance, and propinquity—Rad aims to capture his surroundings without the imposition of customary identifications. Liberating the act of seeing from the shackles of categorization, he invites the viewer to engage with the world without the immediate urge to label or define.

As light touches the retina, a flow of tangible realities begins, etching itself into the tapestry of our minds. Yet, in the “EYE” series, Rad presents a departure from the familiar. Envisioning a world stripped of clear imagery—a landscape where shapes and colors evade easy association with conditioned notions—the artist constructs a collage of architecturally framed moments from daily life across the globe. These images, deliberately decontextualized, are woven together with keywords linked to the visual process, creating a canvas of abstraction that challenges the viewer to confront unfiltered realities.

“EYE” acts as an invitation to witness the unadulterated act of perception—unencumbered by preconceived ideas or the need for immediate categorization. Rad’s work serves as a visual manifesto within the series, encouraging an appreciation for the beauty of the formless, the unnamable, and the unbounded. The viewer is prompted to encounter the world through an unfiltered lens, engaging in a dialogue with the raw, uncharted territories of visual experience.

Rad Hourani’s “EYE” series serves as a guide into a realm where the act of seeing becomes a liberating experience. Embracing the challenge to perceive without labeling allows the imagery of this body of work to unfold before the holder’s eyes.

© 2016 RAD HOURANI

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