Older brother

A composition that unites the past, present, and future, Elder Brother is a dialogue between temporal planes, where ancient symbols intertwine with modern elements, forming an artifact of the present.

At the core of the composition is the Ankh—an ancient Egyptian symbol of life, representing the cyclic nature of existence. Here, the Ankh merges with digital traces, emphasizing how technology has become an integral part of our heritage. At its center lies a camera—an all-seeing eye—symbolizing total surveillance and control, echoing the role of an Elder Brother—a silent observer, watching over but also exerting influence. This camera replaces the ancient divine gaze with a digital one, reflecting how our world is increasingly digitized and constantly monitored.

Fragments of old gadgets embedded in concrete form a textured layer, reminiscent of archaeological strata, preserving the material culture of our era. These discarded devices serve as fossils of the digital age, future artifacts that will tell the story of our time. The parallel with Egyptian civilization is evident—despite its grandeur and technological advancements, it eventually collapsed. Likewise, our digital world, for all its progress, risks becoming another forgotten relic of history.

Elder Brother suggests that history repeats itself in cycles. It questions whether our technological dependency will lead to stagnation and decline, just as past civilizations met their downfall. This piece serves as both a warning and a reflection, urging us to seek an "exodus"—a way beyond the familiar patterns of civilization—before we become another lost layer in time.

An artifact of the past for the future, an artifact of the present for the past—Elder Brother is the future watching us in the present.