LAST CHANCE Malik Thomas Jalil Kydd: Garden of Murmurs

Malik Thomas Jalil Kydd’s body of work delves into his Iraqi heritage, while bridging painting, drawing and fibre art – “reconciling the tactility of textiles with a sensitive examination of form”, as the gallery puts it. “Focusing primarily on the male figure drawn to a scale slightly larger than life-size, Kydd has developed a poetic dialogue between material, identity, and culture.” His use of natural materials adds another dimension to the works; so sage, used for dyeing, is not only part of the creative process but also a spiritual practice grounded in both tradition and personal exploration. Kydd’s use of mixed media – oil, pastel, charcoal, natural dyes – enhances this interplay.