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They allow the person inside the house, usually a woman, to look out, while those outside are unable to see in. \r\n\r\nThe notion of gendered space, which has been emphasised by the artist, is examined by presenting the drawings over two layers: the one below is blurred and appears 'veiled', but at the same time, in terms of space and form, closely connected to the drawing clearly visible on the layer above. The screened window is also used to place ceramic storage pots to cool the contents and the design of some of these <i>mashrabiya</i> drawings (of which there are several) reflects this use of the space.\r\n\r\nThere are two related drawings in the Collection: E.837 and E.839-2002.","physicalDescription":"Drawn surface approx. 23.2 x 16cm (irregular) black ink on white Japanese paper on two sheets pasted together one over the other, drawing on underlayer ghosts through.  Free hand drawing with brush, of rectangular geometric pattern based on the 'Mashrabiya' open fretwork screens placed in the windows of Arab houses.\r\n\r\nThe drawings are on larger sheets than the drawn surface, i.e. approx. 31.5 x 21.7 and taped to back of card mount.  Mount is 40 x40cm. Drawing is signed and dated on the back Hefuna 1999.  Overall the image is two upright columns of small rectangles with an open space between.  Surmounting the open space a rectangle containing small rectangles same size of those in side columns.  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