Empath
EMPATH is a manifesto for humanity to value and protect each other and the World. How can we better understand each other? Where can we find the strength and inspiration to make positive change? And what are the essential qualities that make us human?
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Art Impact
Lab
Client
Special project
by Faenomen
Impact
EXPO DUBAI 2020
Laureate of LICC 2021
20 000 + audience reach
A 27-meter installation made of recycled metal and lighting was installed in the Kazakh steppe. The lifeless parts of the iron Empath's body are lit up with bright light, uniting in a sense of empathy for the world.
The complex connections between the different parts of the Empath symbolize the chaotic balance of our interconnectedness. We are all connected, and everything is connected. When we feel connected to each other and the world, we feel responsible for our impact on society and the world.
SENSE FIRST,
THEN
ACT.
"EMPATH is a point of attraction for the empathy of society. It is a receiver tuned to the emotional wave, a kind of energy conductor. I feel it as a point of attention where it is needed and important" –
Nargiz Magayeva, creator of EMPATH.
The core message we wanted to convey is “Sense first, then act". This is a search for answers to the main questions in close connection with yourself and the world around you. EMPATH reminds us that we all are multiple threads of vibrant energy. They unite in our hearts and carry a bright light.
In 2021, EMPATH received an invitation to be a part of the Kazakhstan Pavilion at EXPO DUBAI. At the exhibition in the UAE, the installation took on a new form – in a peaceful sitting position, EMPATH welcomed visitors, reminding them of the sense of empathy for the world.
