Hassan Khalil
a refugee settlement outside Amman, Jordan
Every day, Hassan wakes before dawn, climbing into his familiar white minibus to ensure it's ready for the children's long ride to school—a lifeline he refuses to break. Though predictability in lunch provides solace, he’s always on edge, bracing for the next financial jolt or bureaucratic twist that could threaten his fragile stability. Within his thin-walled room, the persistent hum of his neighbor's washing machine vibrates through the floor, resonating with his own internal hum of worries and resilience.
About
Obsession
The thrum of the washing machine
Voice
Subtle vibrations beneath tense skin
Artistic Medium
Relief sculptures from compressed dirt and dust
Technique
Layering and compressing tightly
Influences
Daily school bus route, neighbor's washing machine, his repetitive meals
Materials
Dust from the settlement, crumbled flatbread, dried labneh
Scale
Palm-sized, fits in the bus glovebox
Selected 1 time · Last: August 11, 2026
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