Lana Al Khateeb

This body of work intends to use dreams and memories: traveling between worlds in order to face our inner fears and turmoils as a catalyst for change, and to act as a medium for healing and growth.
Through the combination of visual art, sound work and storytelling, the intention is to create a holistic experience that encourages said self reflection.
The story follows the path of an individual, who finds themselves faced with the reflection of their past following them throughout their lives. Fragmented memories and unprocessed emotions occupy their daydreams, leaving them in dazes and trances: until one day, in their very own kitchen a sudden surge of lavender fills the room. Until they are no longer able to fight the overwhelming tiredness that had been gradually creeping up on them. The surrounding environment parts before their shut eyes. As they clutch on to what’s left in their last safe teacup, great winds, wavering gravity and familiar music beckons them to the newfound doorway. Leading them the a world where a sense of peace yet also clarity is imminent. These once fragmented memories, now represented by petals are able to be seen in a different light, with no distractions and outside burdens keeping them locked away. Though these memories in their full context should hurt, in this world it seems that effect is significantly diminished. However, they must now choose their cards wisely, for they must not stay long. As to remain in one place, is to be the fool.