Speaking of Sculpture #3 – Material Poetics | Issam Kourbaj 2023

In this film, artist Issam Kourbaj discusses his work ‘Dark Water, Burning World 152 Moons and Counting’ 2016. The installation reflects the issues of Syria and refugee crisis and Kourbaj’s deep empathy for the suffering and his strong opposition to violence. Explore the inspiration behind the artwork and how the materials used are connected to trauma, fragility and hope.

Shot and edited by Minyung Im.
Film courtesy the Henry Moore Foundation.