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Exploration
2026
Site specific Installation
Discarded reflectors of ceiling lamps, Found toys, wooden slats
Site specific Installation
Discarded reflectors of ceiling lamps, Found toys, wooden slats
Ardalan Mirhadi continues his ongoing reLife series, exploring the distinct phases of human existence. Exploration focuses on our very first encounters with the surrounding world—that nostalgic phase of childhood discovery where curiosity transforms the mundane into the extraordinary.
Crafted from discarded aluminium reflectors from ceiling lamps, repurposed toys, and wooden slats from blinds, the installation captures the wonder of seeing the world through a child’s eyes. Through a delicate interplay of light, shadows, and reflection, these reclaimed industrial materials are given new life. Abstract forms and dancing shadows on the wall become stories crafted by pure imagination, creating a immersive space where perception and memory converge.
Seamlessly enhanced by projected visuals and ambient sound design, Exploration transforms raw, discarded elements into a living dreamscape.
Collaborative Credits
- Installation: Ardalan Mirhadi (Germany)
- Video Projection: Arash Mirhadi (France)
- Music & Sound Design: Emad Khankeshipour (Netherlands)
Exhibition Details
- Festival: Essen Light Festival
- Location: Studio Ardalan Mirhadi, Kopstadtplatz 12 , Essen, Germany