An Inanimate Village by Zahrah Al-Ghamdi

An Inanimate Village 2015

zahrahalghamdi

building site documentary shot

sculpture

paper texture

derelict

chalky texture

underpainting

folded paper

cut-out

cutout

printed materiality

"An Inanimate Village" (2015) by Zahrah Al-Ghamdi is an installation piece featuring a grid pattern made of sand meticulously spread out on a concrete floor. The artist uses the simple materials to create a visual metaphor for the fragility and ephemeral nature of human presence. The installation is both visually striking and thought-provoking, inviting viewers to contemplate the relationship between humans and their built environments. The piece is a prime example of contemporary art's exploration of minimalism and conceptualism, challenging traditional notions of sculpture and installation art.