VAJD
CONCEPT
VAJD, rooted in the Arabic tri-letter root wa-ja-da [to find] and derived from “ecstasy,” synthesizes generative art, music, and storytelling inspired by global mystical traditions into an immersive exploration of ecstatic spiritual experience.
Inspired by Persian calligraphy and mystical philosophies the artwork merges traditional artistic forms with contemporary digital mediums, exploring themes of unity and non-dualism to transcend the politics of ‘othering’.
From Samaa and Nirvana, ecstatic states of rituals, dance, and music across Aboriginal cultures, the show fosters reflection on interconnectedness and challenges divisive ideologies.
ARTIST
Sahar Homami
Sahar Homami (They/She), an audiovisual artist, calligrapher, and researcher from Tehran, now based in Berlin/Montreal, draws deep inspiration from mystical thought systems, particularly from the Asian continent. Their practice integrates computational arts, storytelling, and mysticism, exploring altered states of consciousness through image and sound.
With academic foundations in engineering, Persian Calligraphy, and Computation Arts, Homami’s work spans audiovisual performance, installations, augmented reality, printmaking, and calligraphy, enriched by mystical philosophies and global literature. Homami’s projects have been showcased at MUTEK Montréal, HELLERAU, INSCAPE, Festival X, Stereolux, Rotondes, Berlin Music Video Awards, and various other events.
