Dana Awartani’s artwork is an adaptation of her 2014 installation titled “Orientalism” which is a room that is covered entirely with patterns that are inspired by both the traditional motifs found in the tribal costumes of Saudi Arabia and “Al Qatt Al Asiri” which is a historic artform of interior domestic wall decoration adopted by the women in the region of Asir.

Through this piece she aims to comment on how global modern-day society is obsessed with the “new” and consequently much interest and knowledge of our culture and heritage has greatly diminished and is in danger of dying out. Rather then using natural materials which is a common thread throughout her artistic practice, Awartani chose PVC tape as her medium to symbolize the industrialization of traditional modes of making and how artisanal knowledge is slowly disappearing.