Beats, Blossoms & Cranes: A Springtime Celebration
For the Omni Hotel in Dallas, I created a three-part video projection in celebration of the spring season and Nowruz in Iran. A dynamic equalizer is featured in the first part, symbolizing the pulse of life and the power of music to bring people together. Second, the blooming jasmine flower symbolizes renewal and flourishing. The final element is the flight of a crane bird, inspired by the Japanese tradition of wish fulfillment, which symbolizes hope and new beginnings. Using these images, I aimed to convey a sense of spring’s rebirth, unity, and optimism.
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Do I Remember the Flight?, 2021, Video Art
Bojagh National Park is a region located in Kiashahr, Gilan province, and is the first registered “land-sea national park” in Iran. Unfortunately, this wetland is in a terrible state regarding the diversity and number of animals it supports. Despite this, 234 species of birds from 49 different genera have been observed within the park, of which 12 are endangered species on the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Bojagh National Park is home to migratory birds and breeding grounds for waterfowl and shorebirds. However, many people in the region engage in fishing and hunting, which poses a significant threat to the park’s wildlife. The people of this region rely on hunting to make a living, which exacerbates the problem. As a solution, the author of this text usually purchases the hunted ducks and returns them to their original habitat.
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