Mirage acts as a metaphor for the love Jameel had for Buthayna a love so infinite, ever longing to be reached and grasped.Īs audiences approach this installation, which is geographically aligned with the trade routes that once were the life-blood of the region, they will be appreciating the rich history that the desert sands have witnessed, as well as considering their own place within civilization, and the majesty and power of the natural world. The words come from within the heart of the region and are, in many ways, an ode not only to one woman, but to nature itself. Every phrase chosen for eL Seed’s project is the result of hours of research, and in this case, the poetry offers a lens through which to witness the entire landscape. These words summarize the love the poet has for this region and were chosen by the artist to shed new emphasis on it to residents as well as visitors. “If only the prime of the youth were new and old times come back, Buthayna, should my poetry spend a night in Wadi AlQura, then I’m happy.” The poetry chosen for this particular sculpture was penned by Jameel Bin Abdullah Bin Moammer, a poet from Wadi Al Qura, who wrote to his sweetheart Buthayna. Mirage takes reference from the walled city of AlUla, which was an oasis in the desert valley and full of fertile soil. This project is inspired by the ancient trade routes that once wound their way through this walled city. His French-Tunisian heritage straddles the gap between East and West and his use of Arabic script is a tool to communicate his messages of unity to the various communities that witness them. EL Seed’s artwork has often been described as a bridge.
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