VCUarts Qatar presented the exhibition titled Fractal Elegies in the campus exhibition of ARS ELECTRONICA 2024
The intricate relationship between an individual and their traditional or cultural heritage is deeply inter-connected yet often ambiguous, open to interpretation, and reflective of the complexities inherent in human communication. In the context of the Southwest Asia and North
Africa (SWANA) and the Far East regions, the interplay of cultural influences encourages a deeper examination of the complex relationship between tradition and technology. This exploration invites a moment of calm reflection at unexpected crossroads, leading to the creation of new, multifaceted meanings.
“Fractal Elegies” can serve as both a bridge and a barrier, weaving together divergent threads of history, tradition and identity. Varying media and mediating technological forms can give rise to complexities and nuances that defy simple interpretation. We invite viewers to contemplate and engage with the works not merely as a means of communication but as a lens through which to explore conceptions of meaning within diverse perspectives and experiences rooted in the SWANA and the Far East regions.