Chrisél Attewell at the Kommagene Biennale

Chrisél Attewell recently returned from the Kommagene Biennale in Turkey. She created a collaborative installation titled Hand of Many.

“In the wake of disaster, human hands are the first line of response. When structures crumble, these hands search through rubble, offering rescue and relief, and clearing the way for recovery. “Hands of Many” is a space for sharing and healing, created in collaboration with the community of Adiyaman.

Visitors are invited to choose a stone from ancient Mount Nemrut and suspend it from the circular structure. Like adding a ribbon to a wishing tree, the floating stone symbolizes hope and possibility. Within this space of swaying stones, strings trace the horizon into the sky. Guests are encouraged to interact with the space in any way they wish, whether to laugh, mourn, pray, or play.” – Chrisél Attewell

Following along on Chrisél’s Instagram to see more of her experience of Kommagene Biennale.