Their Dreams, 2010
Adel Abidin
Their Dreams, 2010
6-channel video installation
4 minutes
Film still
Image courtesy of the Artist
Commissioned by Sharjah Art Foundation
Overview
Their dreams is a work inspired from children's stories of their dreams about what they could be and what they hope to receive from the world. The videos are reflections on individual reactions to universal issues from the perspective of children. The dreams and animations are renderings of interviews with and illustrations from children in various locations including Iraq, Palestine, Switzerland, Jordan and Finland.
April 2011
This project was part of Sharjah Biennial 10
Commissioned by Sharjah Art Foundation
Credits
Animation by Sami Syrja
Sound design by Timo Anttila
Artwork Images
Their Dreams
Adel Abidin
2010
6-channel video installation
4 minutes
Film still
Image courtesy of the Artist
Commissioned by Sharjah Art Foundation
Their Dreams
Adel Abidin
2010
6-channel video installation
4 minutes
Film still
Image courtesy of the Artist
Commissioned by Sharjah Art Foundation
Their Dreams
Adel Abidin
2010
6-channel video installation
4 minutes
Film still
Installation view
Commissioned by Sharjah Art Foundation
Photo by Alfredo Rubio
Their Dreams
Adel Abidin
2010
6-channel video installation
4 minutes
Installation view
Commissioned by Sharjah Art Foundation
Photo by Alfredo Rubio
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