Daily Routine
By Sarah Akkawi
24 till 26 August 2023
The exhibition revolves around the theme of "Daily Routine," capturing the beauty hidden within our mundane day to day activities. Each artwork is made of a repetitive item that has been collected one by one from different people over a period of a years time. They all represent a day to day routine.
Drawing inspiration from the profound significance of our routines, I've assembled a diverse amount of items that symbolize the essence of our daily actions. From the power of coffee capsules to embody the act of savoring that morning cup to the Iqos heet, a representative of the act of smoking shedding light on the dichotomy of our habits.
Drawing inspiration from the profound significance of our routines, I've assembled a diverse amount of items that symbolize the essence of our daily actions. From the power of coffee capsules to embody the act of savoring that morning cup to the Iqos heet, a representative of the act of smoking shedding light on the dichotomy of our habits.
The true soul of this exhibition lies not just in the art itself, but in its genesis. The act of collecting items, one by one, infuses these pieces entirely with stories and experiences, unraveling unique narratives from each individual. As the artworks come alive, it becomes evident that while our routines may align, they are infused with the nuances of our perspectives.
“Daily routine” invites you to witness the ordinary transformed into extraordinary, and to celebrate the beauty of our shared human experiences that often remain concealed within the routine.
“Daily routine” invites you to witness the ordinary transformed into extraordinary, and to celebrate the beauty of our shared human experiences that often remain concealed within the routine.
Title: Kaldi’s Coffee
Size: 120 x 140 cm
Medium: Aluminum coffee capsules glued on wood with a wooden frame and glass layer on top.
Size: 120 x 140 cm
Medium: Aluminum coffee capsules glued on wood with a wooden frame and glass layer on top.
Intention: This piece is solely created from 1,133 coffee capsules gathered from friends and family over a years time. The multicolor capsules are placed and studied to form a somewhat pixelated face of Kaldi, an Arab Ethiopian goat herd who discovered the coffee plant back in 850 CE. Through this art piece, the past and present unite in a colorful homage to this historical figure, entwining the threads of culture, discovery, and shared experiences.
Title: Breathe of Change: Lungs Reimagined
Size: 120 x 140 cm
Medium: Iqos Heet boxes glued on wood with a wooden frame and glass layer on top.
Intention: This piece is solely created from 720 heet boxes gathered from smokers over a years time. The heet boxes are divided into five different colors to form a three dimensional lung. Today, almost all smokers surrounding us smoke Iqos as it is seen to be less harmful than other smoking devices. The purpose here is to ironically juxtapose this idea that people believe that Iqos is okay to smoke by creating a healthy looking lung with “heets”.
Medium: Iqos Heet boxes glued on wood with a wooden frame and glass layer on top.
Intention: This piece is solely created from 720 heet boxes gathered from smokers over a years time. The heet boxes are divided into five different colors to form a three dimensional lung. Today, almost all smokers surrounding us smoke Iqos as it is seen to be less harmful than other smoking devices. The purpose here is to ironically juxtapose this idea that people believe that Iqos is okay to smoke by creating a healthy looking lung with “heets”.
Title: Conversations in Color
Size: 70 x 90 cm
Medium: Cans glued on styrofoam with plexiglass layer on top.
Intention: This piece consists of different cans of different flavors, colors, and brands. These cans resonate with the stories of countless individuals who've shared a moment over a drink. The inscription, "These are not just cans, they are conversation starters," amplifies the art's message—simple items can hold layers of shared experiences and profound conversations. Each can cradles the potential for connection, underscoring the notion that even the seemingly mundane can spark meaningful interactions and reflections on life's fleeting moments.
Title: This is not an Ad
Size: 70 x 90 cm
Medium: McCafe paper cups glued on wood with a frame and glass layer on top.
Intention: A journey in daily sips, this artwork encapsulates the mundane moments that add flavor to life. Comprising 63 cups, each a testament to a day of routine, they carry more than mere coffee. Painted words, "This is not A Mc-Cafe Ad, it is what gets me up every day," underscore the authenticity in the ritual. These cups, now elevated to artistic status, become a vehicle for connection, prompting conversations over a shared beverage. In the midst of life's hustle, the artwork reminds us of the small joys and connections that caffeinated routines provide.
Size: 70 x 90 cm
Medium: McCafe paper cups glued on wood with a frame and glass layer on top.
Intention: A journey in daily sips, this artwork encapsulates the mundane moments that add flavor to life. Comprising 63 cups, each a testament to a day of routine, they carry more than mere coffee. Painted words, "This is not A Mc-Cafe Ad, it is what gets me up every day," underscore the authenticity in the ritual. These cups, now elevated to artistic status, become a vehicle for connection, prompting conversations over a shared beverage. In the midst of life's hustle, the artwork reminds us of the small joys and connections that caffeinated routines provide.
Title: The Invisible Struggle
Size: 105 x 30 x 30 cm
Medium: Mannequin standing in plexi box with insulin pens.
Medium: Mannequin standing in plexi box with insulin pens.
Intention: This installation thrusts into focus the journey of individuals navigating life with Type I diabetes. Encased within a transparent box, a mannequin embodies vulnerability, its stomach and legs—the sites most commonly associated with insulin administration—spotlit. Surrounding the figure, a collection of used insulin pens serves as a visual representation of the daily management of this condition. The art unearths the reality faced by many, igniting dialogue about the challenges and triumphs of those who grapple with diabetes. As the figure stands within its plexiglass sanctum, it symbolizes resilience and hope in the face of an often invisible struggle.
Title: “This product is not risk free and is addictive”
Size: 70 x 90 cm each
Size: 70 x 90 cm each
Medium: Iqos Heet boxes glued on wood with a wooden frame and glass layer on top.
Intention: Each piece is created with 357 Iqos heet boxes. Each piece consists of two colors as well as silver which is a common color for both pieces. A repetitive pattern is created to represent this repetitive habit that is common around many nowadays. Superimposed on the plexiglass layer, the translated warning from the box, "This product is not risk-free and is addictive," underscores the paradoxical disregard for a cautionary message that should prompt pause. Through art, the viewer is encouraged to confront the subtleties of dependency and the power of choice.
Intention: Each piece is created with 357 Iqos heet boxes. Each piece consists of two colors as well as silver which is a common color for both pieces. A repetitive pattern is created to represent this repetitive habit that is common around many nowadays. Superimposed on the plexiglass layer, the translated warning from the box, "This product is not risk-free and is addictive," underscores the paradoxical disregard for a cautionary message that should prompt pause. Through art, the viewer is encouraged to confront the subtleties of dependency and the power of choice.
Finally I wanted to include my digital art about Lebanon since they are what got me where I am today. I started creating positive and hopeful art about Lebanon during my third and forth years at university as a hobby. This hobby allowed me to reach a wide audience and eventually allow me to portray my passion for art and excell.
Art via instagram @artbysasss
