Ibrahim Haddad
a refugee settlement outside Amman, Jordan
Despite the harsh realities of camp life, Ibrahim finds solace in a small, overlooked park he calls his own, where he merges a deep love for avian life with a determination to preserve nature against all odds. The park's neglected state becomes his canvas as he repairs and nurtures it, hoping that one day, the children here will grow up with the same reverence for birds and their transient songs.
Defining Work
About
Obsession
The water-like dance of heat shimmer above a dusty road.
Voice
Soft rustle, bird wings, whispering leaves.
Artistic Medium
Pressed and carefully arranged feathers and leaves in shadow boxes.
Technique
Methodically stitching and weaving remnants together.
Influences
The resilient greenery daring to thrive in arid refugee plains; the haunting desert songs of migrating birds; childhood nights spent listening to stories under the desert stars.
Materials
Collected feathers and sun-bleached leaves from the park; scraps of worn, faded fabric from discarded refugee tents.
Scale
Compact enough to fit within an old suitcase by his bedside.
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