All at Sea, 2021

Two basalt stones from the Golan Heights and two compasses, variable dimensions

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​This diptych consists of two compasses placed on top of two different basaltic stones taken from the Golan Heights. Due to a phenomenon called paleomagnetism, these stones lock in a record the Earth’s magnetic north as it was at the time of their formation, thousands of years ago. Nearby compasses are overpowered by their strong magnetic power and fail to point to today’s north. The title is a seafaring term for a state of confusion and chaos.

 

Photo: Eyal Tagar / CCA Tel Aviv