Abstract

Entwurzelt (Uprooted) is an installation that explores the emotional landscape of displacement-trauma, grief, and the search for belonging in the aftermath of war and unrest. The vessels in this installation evoke the presence of a forest--each one a symbolic tree, rooted in memory and shaped by personal and collective histories. Being torn from the familiar means leaving behind everything except memories and carrying a void that may never be fully filled. Yet, in unfamiliar places, fragments of comfort can be found--echoes of what once was. For me, the forest is more than a memory--it is a bridge between past and present, between generations. It represents continuity, culture, and community, even in the face of rupture. This project stands as a monument to those who have been displaced, and a celebration of the cultural richness that emerges from diversity. It honors resilience, connection, and the enduring human spirit.

Degree

MFA

College and Department

Fine Arts and Communications; Art

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