Media – Religion – Identity – Through INSTALLATION Art
Since the dawn of humanity, culture, religion, and social context have shaped the foundations of thought and attitudes that persist over time. To communicate these overarching elements for better understanding, the skill of design plays a crucial role. Installation art, or art displayed in galleries, has thus become a venue and method that facilitates easier comprehension.
For this reason, LASVIT and Khalid Shafar have collaborated to create an Installation Art piece that reflects the artistic and cultural identity of the Islamic community. Khalid Shafar explains the daily rituals of Muslims, which include praying to God three times a day: at dawn, midday, and just after sunset. Therefore, this Installation Art serves as a representation that helps indicate the times for these Islamic rituals more conveniently.
The models used for this communication are based on the architecture of Islamic mosques, scaled down from five famous mosque domes from various countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Russia, Malaysia, Germany, and Denmark. The shapes are crafted from crystal and equipped with internal lighting to create a transition of light. The mosque designs used are diverse, resulting in an overall appearance reminiscent of a glass chandelier, which is designed to create lighting effects that change with time. This is yet another excellent example of innovative presentation, combining materials with creative ideas to produce impressive Installation Art for viewers to enjoy and experience.
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