Perceptual Oasis
2023
Walking as a Method of the Connection between Body and Environment:
Embodiment of body's movement through sound
Walking is a direct method to experiencing the environment physically. By engaging the body's physical responses and focusing the senses on a comprehensive perception of the environment, a three-dimensional memory of a location is formed. The sound of cars, the architecture on the roadside, and the texture of the road surface will all be important factors in the construction of the environment. The sound of one's own movement is also an important aspect of the perception of the environment. The sound produced by one's own movement emphasises the individual's position in the environment, implying the importance of the individual's perspective in the construction of the environment.
I wear native Egyptian jewellery and make it clash when walking, the sound is the one that best fits the individual's movement, the frequency of the sound will visualise my dynamic frequency and be integrated with the environment. In this project, I have combined the sounds produced by subjective movement with environmental sounds to form a concrete impression of the city of Cairo.
Rules
Wear local Egyptian jewellery
Stay to the left of the pathway
Keep your steps as steady as possible
Perceive your environment and integrate with it
Access to The Environment
Part 1
Entering the private space
5'24'', 2023.9, Mohandessin Cairo
The definition of the private zone is usually associated with the residence. I wear a necklace that is characteristic of Egypt and walk around my studio in Cairo. Touching the walls with my left hand and walking along the edges of the dwelling, feeling the necklace make sounds along with my movements; feeling the smells, temperatures, noises, the touch of the borders of the dwelling.
Access to The Environment
Part 2
Enter the Public Space
33'38'', 2023.9, Al Azhar Park Cairo
Al Azhar Park serves as an oasis in a desert country, Egypt. Offering its inhabitants a utopia for the senses. Built on the rubble and ruins of the city, this public space preserves the traditional Islamic landscape and houses many functional facilities at the same time.
Special thanks:
@Out Of The Circle Cairo for the residency support
@rokayart_ for the photography support