Shared Motion, 2024
In the stillness of the sea, there is motion.
In the stillness of the air, there is a motion.
Even in the intangibility of our speech, there is still
motion to be felt.
Through the lens of translation, Shared Motion presents the word “wind” within the four languages of Arabic, Farsi, Hindi and Urdu. Reflecting on the linguistic landscape of the region surrounding the Arabian Sea, words became similarly formed, including those tied to nature. Gestures are performed in sync, eventually overlapping until they meld into one, sharing that motion collectively; presenting language beyond its known form.
Wind, as a messenger,
The sea, as a conduit,
Maritime trade, as an intermediary
each a current influencing the course of exploration and aiding the spread of languages, existing in a symbiotic relationship, each influencing the other in a continuous cycle of interaction.
Shared Motion is a symbol of the region’s transformation. Languages, just like the wind, travel across vast distances shaping routes and landscapes. Languages, like the seas, stretch out endlessly, seemingly without limits, as a symbol of an awakening awaiting in its flow. In these elements, capturing change is subtle; however, their movements shapes our present day and through this work, the interplay of language, culture, and history of this region is seen through a new perspective.
20 September - 15 December 2024
