Weed Control
Exhibition on Palestinian flora and colonialism. 1 September - 1 December 2020, A.M. Qattan Foundation, Ramallah, with the participation of 33 artists. Curator: Yazid Anani
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MANTRA. 2020
Sculptural installation
150 x 100 x 200 cm
plastic, clay, acrylic paint and wood
Although the Astomea Sesselifolia is unrecognised as a beneficial seed and because of its dull shape—made of two opposing curved pods -which do not necessarily inspire the creation of an artwork- I chose to magnify this humble seed and give it a visual and aesthetic significance.
For my contribution to this project, I represented the Astomea Sesselifolia seed as a giant three-dimensional sculptural piece. The seed, made of inflated transparent plastic, takes the shape of a womb- where all life’s cycle begins.
The membranous shape floats in space to find a home above a circular disc with hundreds of smaller seeds arranged in concentric rings like a talismanic mantra. The mantra lovingly nurtures the seeds making them bloom into lace-like flowers which dance gracefully to the rhythm of the delicate breeze among the summer wheat stalks
Special thanks to Nader Khoury, Sari Tarazi, Rama al Ashqar and Rasha Ikhlayel
© Photo, text: Artist & A. M. Qattan Foundation
Exhibition on Palestinian flora and colonialism. 1 September - 1 December 2020, A.M. Qattan Foundation, Ramallah, with the participation of 33 artists. Curator: Yazid Anani