Khaled Haddad
a refugee settlement outside Amman, Jordan
Khaled works tirelessly in a scrapyard on the outskirts of Amman, finding solace in the rhythmic vibrations resonating through the floor of his humble prefab home. With every creak and clatter of the metal husks he maneuvers, he considers what parts hold value, extracting the worth from what others have discarded. At night, he's preoccupied with debts and obligations, his rest interrupted by the ghostly mechanical echoes of the yard's past inhabitants.
About
Obsession
The exact vibrations of metal in rhythm
Voice
Pulsating rhythm through metal stillness
Artistic Medium
Scrap metal and rusted debris
Technique
Assembly and balancing of found objects
Influences
The rhythmic hum of machinery, the resilience of the settlement, the aura of disused mechanical relics
Materials
Rusted bolts, twisted scrap metal, salvaged engine parts
Scale
Room-sized installations
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Commissioned Works
"Melody of Codes"
July 07, 2026 · playful