This immersive site-specific installation was conceived for a small octagonal room within the historic Mohatta Palace in Karachi. The walls of the room, standing ten feet high, were covered entirely in mirrors. Against these reflective surfaces, the artist painted circular designs that resembled wounds or bullet impressions. Some of these painted marks were rendered in striking red, while others were camouflaged in muted, tactical colors.

As visitors enter the room, they encounter these painted impressions reflected onto their own bodies, creating an overwhelming sense of fragmentation and disorientation. The mirrors multiply the images to the extent that it becomes challenging for individuals to locate their own reflections amidst the chaotic visual landscape.

This installation is a powerful commentary on the political and social unrest. By integrating the audience’s reflections into the artwork, the artist highlights the personal impact of political turmoil, making each visitor a part of the city’s complex and troubled narrative. The use of mirrors and color underscores the sense of confusion and fragmentation that characterizes both personal and collective experiences of conflict.