Architectures of the In-Between: Nevine Hamza, Atefeh Majidi Nezhad, and Layla Juma

Architectures of the In-Between brings together the works of Nevine Hamza, Atefeh Majidi Nezhad, and Layla Juma—three artists whose foundations in architecture inform their explorations of space, memory, and perception. Each artist utilizes structural concepts not as constraints but as a way to navigate the shifting boundaries between interior and exterior worlds, between what is seen and what is sensed.

Layla Juma employs repetitive geometric shapes to create rhythmic sequences and forms. Her multidisciplinary approach, encompassing drawing, installation, and sculpture, articulates social codes and identities. By dissecting and reassembling everyday lines and shapes, Juma's work speaks to the fragmentation and convergence of human experiences, reflecting her interest in the intersection of form and perception.

Nevine Hamza's practice is deeply influenced by her architectural background, translating metaphysical concepts into visual forms. Her works often depict expansive skies and landscapes, evoking a sense of stillness and contemplation. Through photography, digital art, collage, and painting, Hamza blurs the lines between earth and sky, inviting viewers to reflect on parallel worlds and hidden emotions.

Atefeh Majidi Nezhad delves into the dynamic relationship between architecture and its impact on the observer. Her installations, such as the Zero-G series, utilize materials like lace fabric to evoke both femininity and a sense of lightness. These works explore how architectural spaces influence individual identity, drawing attention to the interplay between built environments and personal experiences.

Together, these artists offer a dialogue on the liminal spaces that exist between moments, structures, and emotions. Architectures of the In-Between invites viewers to consider how space itself can remember, hold, or even feel—transforming architecture from static constructs into living systems shaped by perception, history, and embodied experience.