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"Pre-tracing Desert Urbanization" captures the intricate interplay between humanity and the vast, unyielding landscapes of the Aswan desert in Egypt. The conceptual installations address the ephemeral nature of human existence against the backdrop of time and the ever-changing facets of nature. The images capture a network of human-made traces, paths, and lines etched upon the desert sands, each mark serving as a testament to the ongoing dialogue between human ingenuity and the forces of the desert. The project invites us to ponder whether these lines signify the beginnings of human settlements, laying the groundwork for future urbanization, or the remnants of a civilization slowly fading with its legacy being reclaimed by a force greater than humans. As a reflection on the ambiguity of progress and the fleeting marks we leave on the earth, the work questions the permanence of human achievement within an inevitable cycle of creation and decay.
Type: Conceptual installations
Location: Aswan Desert, Egypt
Year: 2023