Heart House
Heart House
The heart is the universal symbol for human emotion, which is why notions of closeness and vulnerability are expressed through this trope. Anything or anyone we adore is often referred to as “close to the heart.” One’s home is the most intimate built space that can be experienced, and Heart House is an architectural and sculptural allegory for this feeling of belonging. Each space in the house is a metaphor for the different members of the human heart, reflecting their functions and roles in oxygenating and recharging blood. The connectivity between the rooms of the house and their circulation paths are also akin to the movement of a blood molecule through the oxygenation process. This network generates a labyrinth of unique spaces, with both private nooks and expansive moments.
The heart is the universal symbol for human emotion, which is why notions of closeness and vulnerability are expressed through this trope. Anything or anyone we adore is often referred to as “close to the heart.” One’s home is the most intimate built space that can be experienced, and Heart House is an architectural and sculptural allegory for this feeling of belonging. Each space in the house is a metaphor for the different members of the human heart, reflecting their functions and roles in oxygenating and recharging blood. The connectivity between the rooms of the house and their circulation paths are also akin to the movement of a blood molecule through the oxygenation process. This network generates a labyrinth of unique spaces, with both private nooks and expansive moments.
Mahala 5 2017
acrylics and ink on card 18" x 24"
Shabad (Poem) by Guru Arjan Dev
ਨਾਨਕ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਭੋਟਿਅੈ ਪੂਰੀ ਹੋਵੈ ਜੁਗਤਿ
ਹਸੰਦਿਆ ਖੇਲੰਦਿਆ ਪੈਨੰਦਿਆ ਖਾਵੰਦਿਆ ਵਿਚੇ ਹੋਵੈ ਮੁਕਤਿ
This verse celebrates the essence of being human, emphasizing the harmony between spiritual and material life. It reminds us that spirituality can be embraced while engaging in everyday joys—laughing, playing, dressing, and eating.
The integration of words and imagery in this illuminated manuscript enhances its impact. The interplay between text and visual elements allows the message to resonate on multiple levels, inviting readers to not only comprehend its meaning intellectually but to experience it emotionally and sensorially. Each reading becomes an immersive encounter, where the sacred and the worldly intertwine seamlessly.
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