The Baghdad series is inspired by a thirteenth century manuscript from Baghdad now in the Topkapi Museum in Istanbul illustrating the 'Kalila wa Dimna' fables which depicts mans vices through the stories of animals and in particular twin dogs.The series at the start of the invasion of the allies into Iraq and has retained the decorative quality of the origional manuscripts but the message is of avarice and cunning.
Freedom | Baghdad Doves | Choosing a Leader |
Baghdad Leopard | Baghdad Monkey | Baghdad Cat |
Baghdad Dog | Baghdad Camel | fire Dog |
Baghdad Cranes | Baghdad Owls | Coalition government |
Artwine lable image | Baghdad Doves |
