Memoirs of A Wooden Boat V1, 2021, Mixed Media

This boat has a unique purpose – to raise awareness about the drying and pollution of wetlands and lagoons in the northern region of Iran. It doesn’t float on water but instead walks on land, reminding people of the sounds of water and aquatic creatures. The boat is powered by a navigation robot that moves randomly on a track designed to resemble a dried riverbed. I built the robot and an electronic circuit that records and plays the sound of a paddle and a frog. The boat is a creative way to bring attention to the importance of preserving wetlands and lagoons. This is the first version of the installation.