/ Displaced / وتخلخل المكان

In a city that is exposed to a continuum of development and re-development, the subject of displacement renders its spaces its margins  and its people, in constant flux under an imposed system of order, of regularity, of certainty and of uniformity, where intangible boundaries and margins are also in constant mutation and formation. 

The stone quarries in this body of work are a metaphor for the concept of displacement. The system that is imposed; the grid that is a symbol of modernity dressed onto the mountain, cutting it into fragments like Lego pieces, systematically ordered, and patiently waiting in line for their assembly. 

This is what we are left with, then, a negative space that by itself is a geometric ensemble of grids, layers and fragments. A symbol of a fabricated reality that artificially structures and holds its own determination and potentiality. A symbol of the alien inserted into the familiar landscape—flattened, geometricized, ordered, anti-natural, anti-mimetic, anti-real."

While last year explored the presence of design amongst us and within us, ADW 2017 explores the theme of ‘movement’ under the 2017 slogan ‘Design Moves Life Moves Design’. “By focusing on the theme of movement, the week has had a unique kinetic element, offering visitors an all-encompassing exploration of Jordan’s design landscape as well as a wide array of events that elevate the appreciation of principles of design and its ability to shape the future,” commented ADW Co-Founder Rana Beiruti. Taking place largely in Ras El Ain, ADW 2017 has seen the return of the Hangar Exhibition, featuring the works of more than 100 local and regional designers, as well as the highly acclaimed Crafts District, a hub of pop-up shops, demonstration booths, and outdoor installations.

Directors: Abeer Seikaly, Rana Beiruti

Curtaor: Ahamd Humeid

Exhibition Design: Dina Haddadin

Lighting Design: Sosthen Hennekam

This exhibition wouldn't have been possible without the support of GAM 'The Greater Amman Municipality', our Sponsors, Donors and the team : Mira Suradi, Yasmeen Sabri, Cindy Mahdi