Harry Kobitz: Detention

Artist Statement

The over seventy-five-year occupation of Palestine affects people both in its land and in the diaspora. Facing the harshest consequences of the occupation would likely be those detained and their families—there are thousands of Palestinians held under a military court without trial. Detention is an interactive 3D assemblage of found objects and cut plywood finished to mimic the prison door one would see in an Israeli prison. Under administrative detention, Palestinians struggle to get support from beyond the walls—whether that be emotional, physical, or legal support. Aside the door hands a hook containing a ring of different keys. Viewers are invited to try any of the seventy-five keys to unlock the cell door for small a glimpse at Palestinian resilience.

Detention
Detention
Detention

About the Project

  • Title of Work: Detention
  • Medium: Life-size door situated in a wood-build door frame
  • Student's Name: Harry Kobitz
  • Major: Art
  • Anticipated Graduation Date: 25-May
  • Hometown: Wentzville, MO
  • Student's Mentor: Kenzie Wells
  • Mentor's Department: Art

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