In ancient Greek theatre, a Chorus is an ensemble of masked bodies moving in unison on stage, in repetitive movements, storytelling as the voice of the people. The word itself means ‘the act of dancing in a group’ to be precise.
A sculpture of familiar and unfamiliar tools/characters borrowed from everyday household objects of our region such as the Sudanese Mefrakeh or the Iranian Dori - a mixer and a platter respectively.
They enable daily chores and rituals, both individual and collective; pounding of grains, mixing of the broth, scrubbing of vegetables, washing of the hands and burning of Syrian Rue to cleanse the home and parry away bad spirits.
This piece was a contribution to this winter’s fundraiser exhibition at San Mei Gallery. In brass, Douglas Fir, Cedar of Lebanon, London Plane, Cherry.
