Sometimes, I Count My Blinks 2021

Editor: Joana Choumali's mixed media artwork, "Sometimes, I Count My Blinks," is quite striking! The embroidery on the photographic print gives it such a dreamlike quality. What symbols stand out to you in this piece? Curator: The embroidered figures and landscapes suggest a layered reality, perhaps commenting on memory, presence, and the subjective experience of urban life. Notice how the stitches create a tangible, emotional weight, contrasting with the flat photographic surface. Editor: It's like she's adding another layer of experience, one that’s both personal and universal. The title now resonates deeply. Curator: Precisely. The act of counting blinks implies a hyper-awareness, a way to anchor oneself in a world that’s constantly shifting. The embroidery then becomes a form of visual counting, marking time and experience. Editor: I’ll definitely be thinking about how artists use symbols to portray cultural memory now!