A HANDFUL OF LENTIL كف عدس

Interactive Video Installation. ODENSE 2018-2019

Inspired by the “mugshot” photographs that are usually taken of every asylum seeker as a first step of the officialities procedure. A transitional point in dealing with identity, dignity and belonging in a new, “modern” world.
The title is an arabic saying refers to minimizing major issues into a very simple deal as simple as a handful of lentils.

Mixed media on book’s paper “Bogen Om Himmerland” publication 1958
21.5 X 28 cm by 326 drawings (Pages)
A digital video extension is displayed through an augmented-reality application

Exhibited as part of a group exhibition “Melee Weapon” 18 January – 3 February 2019 at M100 Odense