- Israa Kazem
- Flamingo reflection and the disk of sun, 2023
- Paper Pulp, Gold Paper , Dried leaves, Stalks of Grain Plants, Ink & Color Dyes
- 132.5 x 102 cm (52.17 x 40.16 in)
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Description :
Two flamingo birds are standing in a mirror position surrounded by stems and dried leaves, silhouettes of other birds appear in the background.
Concept :
In ancient Egypt, flamingos were associated with the sun god Ra and were considered sacred animals, symbolizing the
eternal cycle of life and rebirth. The Egyptians believed that flamingos represented the essence of the god Phoenix, which dies in flames and is reborn from its ashes. The bird symbolized transformation, renewal, and eternal life. It was also linked to the annual flooding of the Nile, which brought fertility and life to the land. frequently appeared in funerary texts and tomb carvings, emphasizing the idea of eternal rebirth.