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61 x 49 cm
2DIndonesia
In this work, the artist looks at the sacred act of pilgrimage as a form of data transfer. A way for, not only bodies, but culture to move across geographies. With such transfer, interruptions are inevitable. Magadeer references a song by the late Saudi musician Talal Maddah that was chanted by Indonesian pilgrims during Hajj in Mina who were under the impression that the song is a litany, a form of prayer or beseechment. While not originally intended as a religious song, its melodic structure and lyrics resonated with some Indonesians who mistakenly perceived it as suitable for religious gatherings, including Hajj.This phenomenon highlights the fascinating and often unpredictable ways cultural elements can transcend national borders and take root in new contexts, even if based on misunderstandings. It also demonstrates the potential for cultural exchange to occur organically, outside of formal channels.The artist recreated this scene from a viral video using AI and a stitched panoramic view. This event marks a turning point in the artist's world-building practice, connecting elements of ritual and symbolism and looking at interruption and error as tools equally meaningful in a world’s logic.