LOVE IS EVERYTHING
EVERYTHING IS LOVE
Gallery Dimensions
Width: 7m (275.59 inches)
Depth: 5m (196.85 inches)
Height: 2.80m (110.24 inches)
Artwork Dimensions
96.5" W x 93.5" H
Medium:
Light-emitting diodes, electric wire, acrylic, aluminum, steel, hardware, timer, sensor, custom circuit, paint, and lamps
Location:
Site-specific art installation for the
Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial 2024
Sharjah Art Museum
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Polarity and duality have been sources of inspiration throughout my personal and professional journey. Within my design and art practice, I've been interested in creating with hidden messages, the art of repetition, and the double meaning of words. This fascination has led me on a profound exploration of the impact language can have when shared with others. Additionally, I am interested in creating moments of thoughtfulness and playful encounters in the gallery setting, where art comes alive through interaction.
Crafting this concept demanded a rigorous and intricate process of simplification. I had numerous concepts and ideas I wanted to present, and I faced moments of frustration. However, I paused and delved deep within myself, and it was during this period of introspection that the concept for this exhibition became clear to me.
Last year, I lived a near-death experience, which profoundly solidified the concept of love within me. It revealed love as the essence that binds and defines our shared humanity. This revelation inspired "Love is Everything and Everything is Love," a piece that invites viewers to reflect on the power and presence of love in their lives.
The installation
This immersive art installation centers around a striking calligraphic light sculpture, surrounded by blue-painted walls. The sculpture radiates the phrase: “Love is Everything and Everything is Love.”
Surrounding the centerpiece is an encoded universe of letters, painted using the system of English Gematria. Visitors are provided with lamps to uncover a hidden poem inscribed across the walls, inviting them into a meditative journey of discovery and connection.
The Poem
Here is the hidden poem visitors will decode:
Love is everything.
It is the essence
that permeates the universe,
the force that binds us all together,
the light that guides us through the darkness.
Love is everything.
It is the whisper
of the wind in the trees,
the warmth of the sun on our skin,
the gentle touch of a lover's hand.
Love is everything.
It is the laughter
of children playing in the park,
the tears shed in moments of sorrow,
the shared moments of joy and happiness.
Love is everything.
It is the passion
that ignites our souls,
the compassion that moves us to action,
the forgiveness that sets us free.
Love is everything.
It is the beauty
that surrounds us every day,
the miracles that happen in our lives,
the divine presence that dwells within us.
Love is everything.
It is the answer
to all our questions,
the solution to all our problems,
the key to unlocking the mysteries of life.
Love is everything.
It is the beginning
and the end,
the alpha and the omega,
the source and the destination.
The Experience
Through the interplay of light, text, and color, the installation encourages visitors to:
Reflect on their personal experiences with love.
Decode hidden inscriptions and connect with the poetry embedded within.
Contemplate the marks love leaves on their lives, shaping identities and relationships.
This calligraphic art installation serves as a testament to the enduring power of love and inscription - a reminder that, amidst the chaos of the world, love remains the universal language that binds us all together. In the end, love truly is everything, and everything is love.
Learn More
If you’d like to learn more about my artistic journey, feel free to explore further here
Special thanks to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasim, the Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah,
to Sharjah Collections of The Art, Vlopz, our local Team CR-eate, and to the United Arab Emirates for your amazing hospitality.