The Split House

Concept
The installation explores the recurrence of memories, emphasizing the importance of layering of information and visual repetition. Viewers navigate through splintered spaces, seeking an anchor amidst the splintering. The blue stained glass serves as a focal point, inviting contemplation and reflection. Through architectural blueprints and the physical labor to build a space, the installation creates a transient space in-between, blurring the lines between construction and deconstruction.

The space is divided into three parts, referencing multiple floor plans from childhood homes I used to spend most of my time in.  I utilize printed paper that is burned and shaped from the glassblowing process for structural complexity. The interplay between finished and unfinished elements underscores the transitional nature of the space. Cinderblocks pay homage to construction methods in Dubai, while blue swatches signify spaces in transition. Emphasis is placed on physical labor and the liberation found in building new spaces, inviting viewers to share in collective memories.

Material
1x3in pine furring strip boards
luan
printed film paper
printed matte paper
blown glass
colored stained sheet glass
plaster
tufted carpet
UV printed sheet glass
galvanized steel cable wire
harness
150 x 350 in
2023