Critical Writing Index

Chronotopic Bodies and the We of Aesthetic Discourse

by Miriam Jordan

London: Blue Medium Press, 2010

Jordan provides a close analysis of Hassan’s video works in the context of Bakthin’s theories on self-other relationships. Through the juxtaposition of a mixture of genre and form - children’s toys and impressions of war, historical and personal imagery - Hassan’s work emphasizes the dialogical relationship between people. The works thereby effectively invoke in the viewer a sense of answerability, responsibility, and complicity. Hassan calls the spectators to account for the way in which their opinions are formed and how these inform their interaction with the world.

ITEM 2010.130 – available for viewing in the Research Centre

Videos, Artworks and Artists Cited

Olives for Peace – Jamelie Hassan

The Well – Jamelie Hassan

Palestine's Children – Jamelie Hassan

Boutros Al Armenian / Mediterranean Modern – Jamelie Hassan

Les langues du monde – Jamelie Hassan

Topsy Turvy Land – Jamelie Hassan

Meeting Nasser – Jamelie Hassan

The Oblivion Seekers – Jamelie Hassan

Mom, You're Gonna Blow It – Jamelie Hassan

Hybrid – Jack Chambers