Description
"Worthlessness" stands as a poignant exploration within my 'Decayedness' series, confronting mortality and the fleeting nature of power. This photograph features a solitary skull, a withered flower, and a stopped pocket watch—symbols that underscore the inevitability of decay and the limits of temporal authority.
In this work, I reflect on the inherent futility found in the remnants of colonial ambitions. The skull, devoid of its living essence, serves as a stark reminder of the ultimate equality brought by death, which spares no conqueror nor the conquered. The stopped watch, once a marker of control and dominion, now lies dormant, its purpose extinguished, mirroring the fall of empires that believed themselves timeless.
Drawing upon my Kurdish heritage, this piece invokes the historical context of a people who have endured the shadows cast by colonial powers. It challenges the viewer to reassess the value placed on temporal gains and power, questioning the legacy of those who wield such power over others.
"Worthlessness" is thus not merely an acceptance of mortality but a critique of the colonial narrative that has sought to define worth through domination and suppression. Through this still life, I invite viewers to ponder the true cost of human endeavors that seek to outlast death and the irony that such efforts, too, will eventually fade into obscurity.