The exhibition at Tha House is the culmination of an immersive journey across Germany, Italy, Greece, Spain, and Morocco, where I had the opportunity to spend some time working and living in the last six months. Along the way, I gathered a rich collection of archived printed materials, traditional fabrics, took photographs, recording sounds, and, most importantly, shared experiences with a diverse group of people. These interactions spanned the realms of art and culture, as well as the intimate knowledge of artisans and locals, each contributing to a broader understanding of these coutries.

The transformed materials used as a source for my work presented in this exhibition were often collected from antique shops, local flea markets; spaces that, for me, serve as microcosms of the cultures I immerse myself in. These markets are a constant source of inspiration for my work, offering insights into how everyday people, much like curators, make aesthetic and functional decisions in displaying their items for sale. The choices of what to show and how to arrange each piece become an inadvertent form of curation by individuals who may not work within the art world. I am particularly fascinated by how the abundance of objects in these markets creates its own kind of installation. When space runs out, items are often suspended from ropes or hung from ceilings, paper boxes filled with every kind of objects are piled like totems, different pieces of fabrics sewed together hang loosely, creating flowing partitions that guide movement without imposing boundaries. The textiles billow gently in the breeze, casting shifting shadows across the ground and offering shelter from the sun. The arrangement of different fabrics form fluid spaces, where each area feels distinct yet connected, like an ever-changing patchwork of cultures and stories. The scene is alive with the sounds of the market, where the tactile beauty of fabric contrasts against the noise of commerce, creating a quiet harmony amidst the bustling energy.

Markets are inclusive, public spaces that celebrate cultural heritage. Like neighborhood parks and plazas, they serve as stages for community interaction—where friends meet, strangers chat, and vibrant events unfold. Beyond commerce, markets act as social hubs that strengthen communal bonds, and this sense of connection lies at the heart of my exhibition.

At Tha House, everything I have seen, collected, experienced and reshaped in my studio comes together in an installation. My aim is to create something universally relatable—a place for sharing, displaying, and fostering connections. It is a space where nothing feels entirely new, but where familiar objects and textures evoke memories, inviting viewers to form their own associations. I am drawn to the idea of seeing something that sparks a sense of nostalgia, “a feeling of pleasure mixed with slight sadness when thinking about things from the past.”

My work and the places I have visited are closely tied to this feeling, and it is what I wish to evoke in the viewer—a moment of connection through a texture, an object, or a shared space. The essence of my work lies in the way objects are organized and connected, and in the effort to create meaning from them. Nothing is entirely original, nor is it merely a copy; everything is influenced and shaped by its context.

This exhibition brings together various medias in an immersive installation that blurs the boundaries between art, space, memory, and music. Vibrant, flowing fabrics from different heritages, sewn together, intertwine with the industrial architecture, softening its rigid lines and enveloping the space in an atmosphere that feels both familiar and distant. The use of bold colors and textures—rich with cultural and landscape references—invites visitors to step into another universe where past and present, here and elsewhere, coexist in harmony.

Music and sounds serve as an auditory layer, adding to the dynamic environment and echoing the diverse cultures and places I’ve traveled to. It transforms the space into a multi-sensory experience. Whether the sounds come from the bustling streets of a Moroccan souk, a prayer, a Spanish guitar riff or the waves of the ocean, they create a fluid soundtrack that enhances the emotional landscape of the installation.

Fabrics and objects weave through the space, acting as fragments of memories and drawing the viewer into a world that feels both dreamlike and grounded in shared human experiences. Each piece invites the audience to reconnect with a sense of longing—whether for a distant place, a forgotten moment, or an unfamiliar culture that somehow feels familiar. The interplay between sound, object, and space deepens this connection, with the music guiding visitors as they move through the installation, enhancing moments of reflection or evoking specific memories tied to soundscapes.