Author: assemattoun1@gmail.com

In this project, I approach my body, with all its physical and psychological complexities, as a material that can be redesigned. My body, characterized by its flexibility, rigidity, movable joints, and varying sizes and connections, is integrated with iron, a material that embodies the oppressive forces I’ve faced. Iron’s hardness and violence reflect the harsh realities of colonialism. By merging my body with iron to form a chair, I explore thirteen different ways this integration can occur. This transformation raises questions about endurance, identity, and human relationships. How long can one exist in this state? What are the implications of being used, and who will determine the conditions? The transformation into a chair deepens the emotional experience, heightening all senses as I feel the weight of the iron and the user’s presence. Intimacy and exploitation are intertwined in this context, measured by proximity, shared space, and the duration and weight of the user. The eyes remain the last human element, with the degree of exploitation increasing as eye contact is avoided. Cultural norms are broken, and new ethics and manners are created.

pas: ASSEMATTOUN2024
https://vimeo.com/1002709137?share=copy  

Additionally, here is the catalog I would like to be placed after the image in Google Drive:
https://indd.adobe.com/view/e96bd7ff-fb36-47af-bfd2-0b128b486b3b

It’s a card game for two players or several teams consisting of pairs. The game includes 20 cards, each with the name of an object written on it. Players randomly choose a card and must work together to transform their bodies into the daily object written on the card (such as a washing machine, chair, fan…).

Falling in love, experiencing emotions with a naive and genuine nature, navigating the human experiences of selfishness and generosity, and encountering mistakes and broken hearts—these aspects change significantly when they occur within the context of an occupied city. The video presents the story of my love through images, text, and sound.

Violence, sex, and the world. Our eyes and minds are saturated with scenes, images, and texts that embody the concepts of violence and sex, which are often considered key elements of success in literary and artistic works. These concepts have become deeply ingrained in society, with their depiction becoming enjoyable and satisfying to desires.

The video presents these scenes directly to the audience, using RGB manipulation to create an experience that transforms from mere observation into a physical impact.