- recordings in Nepal: Ghinwa
- sound design: Anthony Sahyoun 

The photography and sound installation, "a song", is a project that has combined printed photos of young monks, along with this soundtrack - a journey through the chanting, prayers and the learning process of young monks at Jovo Kadhampa monastery in Aarubari, Kathmandu, Nepal - where i've stayed for over 2 months.
The installation aimed to project a transcendental journey; the process of delving deep into ones self to reach stillness in its various aspects. 
On one level, the photos and sounds were put in contrast; while the sounds reflected the learning process of the monks' rituals - the rituals that are meant to give them an identity and offer them a state of belonging - the photos in contrast portrayed them as lost in the middle of their surrounding.
On another level, their bright eyes and piercing strong gazes reflected the unique impact these sounds and rituals have created in them, transforming them into strong beings, more vibrant and bright.



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