Medium
Hand-knotted praying mats and single channel videos
Year
2014
Dua, دعا (pray) and Quest جستجو
At the core of this artistic exploration is a profound fusion of a physical artifact and digital
experience: a prayer rug and generative videos. This unique creation serves as a conduit,
harmonizing body, mind, and soul and transcending them beyond the earthly realm,
functions as a gateway to a fourth dimension, like a portal. The intricate patterns woven
onto the prayer rug are derived from the interpretation of data collected from open online
networks, with collective wishes and prayers of humanity aggregated and transformed
into visual patterns. This transcends the boundaries of the physical and virtual worlds,
time, and space, inviting the audience on a spiritual journey.
The physical object, which is rich in traditional design and spiritual significance, is paired
with generative videos that evolve based on users' aggregated prayers and wishes
worldwide. This combination facilitates spiritual and emotional transcendence, visually
representing our interconnectedness. The Dua & Quest Rug, with its intricate patterns
and tactile nature, represents the physical aspect of our spiritual journey, while the
generative videos, with their ever-changing patterns and ethereal quality, symbolize the
dynamic and evolving nature of our collective prayers and wishes.