Red Crescent, 2023

In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, when mosques were forced to close to curb the spread of the disease, the state responded by establishing new health centers to combat the crisis. This transformation reflects the understanding that acts of charity and worship extend beyond the traditional places of prayer. Just as building mosques is considered an act of devotion, so too is the establishment of health centers, for they promote good health, allowing individuals to practice their faith in a state of well-being. As it is said, the entire earth is a mosque for God, and prayer can be offered in any place. The artwork, “ Red Crescent " : takes inspiration from this transformative period in Riyadh's history. It is an installation consisting of seven copper minarets, each representing a mosque. However, the traditional crescents that adorn the minarets have been replaced with a radiant red hospital crescent, symbolizing the shift from worship to care for human well-being. The choice of copper signifies the enduring nature of both faith and health.