As an artist participating in the international workshop held in Satna village, Jordan, I found myself drawn to the significance of the number three. From the day of my arrival, on my 33rd birthday, after overcoming visa-related obstacles, I traveled through three airports, carrying three pieces of luggage, for three different organizations. I was welcomed by Rafiq Naseeruddin, who drove me for three hours along a deserted road to the traditional mud and stone house where I would be staying with two other artists for the next 20 days.
During my time in Satna, the significance of the number three continued to manifest in various ways, including the arrival of three more artists, one of whom was from Italy and had come from Egypt. The idea of the number three stayed with me and eventually found expression in a performance piece involving knitting.
On the last day of the workshop, I invited the audience to participate in the performance by wearing a three-headed knitted hat. The hat symbolized the challenges and dangers of moving forward when pulled in three different directions. The audience had fun with the unusual hat, but also experienced the discomfort of its design, emphasizing the importance of balance and unity in the face of challenges. The workshop was supported by Triangle Arts Trust UK, and the experience gave me a new appreciation for the power of numbers and their influence on our perceptions and experiences