张文心
Zurkhan3h
HD color animation with sound, 3d printed sculptures, cinnabar, machanic installation, bells
6m25s
2020
The title Zurkhan3h comes from the name of traditional Persian gymnasiums, referring to as "Zurkhaneh". In ancient times, Zurkhaneh was a base of training for imperial warriors, and a ritual place to evoke male combativeness and consolidate patriarchy. In the current era, in which artificial insemination and genetic engineering challenge traditional reproductive models and the libidinal economy based on patriarchal mechanisms is in flux, cracks indicating a collapse might result in some long-buried secrets coming to light. In this context, Zurkhan3h combines prehistoric symbols, modern mechanics, virtual modeling and sound performances, with the intention of constructing a ritualistic cognitive experience of human fertility under contemporary social governance.
Music by Fishdoll