\”Bidrohi\” Rebellious - Abu Naser Robii

A Cross-Cultural Art Installation Inspired by Kazi Nazrul Islam\’s Epic Poem

Rebellious is an installation that reflects on the power and universality of Kazi Nazrul Islam\’s epic poem while exploring the cultural and political exchanges between Bangladesh and Jordan. The installation consists of a video and object art piece created by two artists, Rafiq Nasiruddin and Abu Naser robii, during an international art workshop in the village of Satana, near Amman, Jordan.

The installation is set in a room of a traditional house made of mud and stone, where the artists inserted various accessories that reflect the light and energy of the poem. The video projection features excerpts of the poem in its original Bengali language, followed by translations in English and Arabic. The objects in the installation include various elements such as traditional calligraphy, photographs of landscapes and cityscapes, and other symbolic objects that represent the cultural and political identity of Bangladesh and Jordan.

The installation is an outcome of a series of activities and discussions that took place during the 22-day art workshop. The artists explored the themes and ideas present in the poem while attempting to translate them into English and Arabic. They engaged in long discussions on various cultural and political issues relevant to both countries and their mutual interest and effort to understand and share was genuine.

Rebellious is an artistic attempt to exchange the cultural and political ideas of Jordan and Bangladesh through the powerful and attractive elements of rebel poetry. The installation aims to reflect on human existence and the power of poetry to awaken any person from within. It seeks to bring together people from different languages, cultures, and backgrounds to engage in meaningful dialogues and exchange of ideas through art.