Hasan Khalil
a refugee settlement outside Amman, Jordan
Hasan has spent decades as a barber for a detention facility, keenly aware of the communal necessity for practicality and precision. Raised amidst the rusting landscapes of refugee camps, he transformed this environment into his artistic playground. A consistent listener to the same cassette tape each night, he's haunted by the memories of those he's met.
About
Obsession
The intricate pattern of rust on metal.
Voice
A shiver of small metal cries.
Artistic Medium
Metal sheets salvaged from discarded items.
Technique
Rubbing and arranging metal with rust patterns.
Influences
The transient nature of camp life, the repetitive comfort of cassette recordings, the resilience of machinery.
Materials
Rust-stained corrugated metal sheets, broken padlocks, discarded nails.
Scale
Miniatures - no larger than a tabletop.
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