One piece in the Parable of the Garden exhibit which made a particular impression on me was Simin Keramati's video, Earth. The imagery of a woman remaining perfectly calm and not reacting to a terrifying situation is very unsettling and stays with the viewer. I also feel that the video is powerful because it creates a reaction from the audience to want her to fight the sand. Her lack of resistance to a clearly dangerous and potentially fatal situation is a representation to a loss of hope and an acceptance to her place, be that in a society or her glass case. Her use of time is also a fundamental aspect to the piece. The wait and slow pace of the pouring is also symbolic of a lengthy period of time that she has been oppressed. Overall I believe that this video was a beautifully executed but erie experience to watch but it truly conveys a clear message to its spectator.
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