Hammam Assammara 2024
This architectural miniature memorialises an ancient bathhouse in Gaza City destroyed by Israeli airstrike in December 2023. The hammam’s interior is shown in both a fully materialised and a dematerialising state, reflecting the interiority of remembering a place that no longer physically exists.
The destruction of heritage architecture constitutes cultural erasure; by keeping knowledge of these structures alive, this work aims to contribute to the preservation of Palestinian history.
Original Work
- Hammam Assammara was rendered with handmade watercolour paints by Beam Paints on handmade Wasli paper by Hussein Papers, India. The work measures 20" × 28" (50.80 cm × 71.12 cm), is custom framed under UV preservation glass, and is not for sale at this time.