adel abidin cleansing

Purifying and cleansing individuals from undesired political ideas and colors, making them suitable for the new world. Watering hoses release water onto dark bodies, causing colors to wash away, drip down, and leave traces on the ground. The ground becomes an integral part of the artwork, serving as a large-scale canvas on display.

One channel video.
Duration: 00’04’30 min / 4k Digital / stereo / 16:9.
Installation material: canvas measuring 450cm x 800cm.
Credits: Director: Sam Shingler / Dop: Martin Jäger / Sound design: Timo Anttila / Humina
Producer: Katarina Holma / Woodpecker Production.

The artwork was commissioned by QM / Qatar Museums, Doha.