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Sadaf Sadri

This tapestry draws inspiration from traditional Iranian textiles that are often displayed during the religious commemorations known as "Azadari-e-Muharram." These gatherings are held to mourn and remember the tragic events of Karbala. Typically, such tapestries feature Noha—elegiac poetry that conveys deep sorrow—as well as Quranic verses related to these events. However, this work reimagines these aesthetics by incorporating a love poem with political undertones, similar to those used in Iran's anti-government demonstrations and protests.

At the center of the tapestry, a map connects three boards with a mesh network, inviting viewers to use touch to activate Morse code-like communication between the boards. The piece explores the potential of repurposing an established system to imagine new narratives through secure networks, offering fresh perspectives on the possibilities of relationality.



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Sadaf Sadri is an Iranian new media artist based in Seattle. The focal point of their work revolves around the concept of interruption. Their interest in disruption lies in the void that emerges in the wake of the discontinuation of the established power systems. This void, they believe, offers a space to imagine alternative narratives that might otherwise remain unexplored. To translate their imaginations to a more palpable communicative form, they employ e-textile, Video and AI.

Sadaf is currently a PhD student at the DXARTS department at the university of Washington.



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