The essence of localism is found on objects belonging to our heritage, a progressive position that has shifted, and inherently negates the dullness of overly used concepts like identity, language, customs, and traditions. The aim in challenging the preconceive understandings of these concepts is to give them complementary intellectual, visual, dynamic, and enjoyable qualities in order to encourage new sorts of questions.
Hassan Sharif, Artist Statement 'Weaving', 2006