The Rule of Superposition 2, 2024.
Graphite on wood.
The Rule of Superposition 2 is an installation consolidating years of archaeological research on Palestine. It combines real mapped surfaces of Jerusalem, including the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Dome of the Rock, with future imaginary archaeological sites and existing subterranean remains.
The mapped surfaces rethink the city as a homogeneous object and reveal a heterogeneous network, a fabric of traces, that questions scientific processes and problematizes singular surface narratives constructed and censored by agencies of power. The traces are used as an access point to an alternative understanding of Jerusalem through its tactile ground. These traces reveal a personal and emotional record of the city that relies on memory, spirit, and the scientific method.
Beyond its role in art and writing, graphite has a complex history tied to weaponry and warfare. Historically, it was used in the production of cannonballs during the late Middle Ages, as it enhanced durability and precision. In more modern times, graphite has played a crucial role in developing military technology, including its use in nuclear reactors for weapons-grade plutonium production.
