Man, Eagle and Eye in the Sky: Kite Project for Siwa

November 11–14, 2003

Siwa Oasis, Egyptian Sahara desert, Siwa

Curated by Sharmini Periera

Man, Eagle, and Eye in the Sky2003. Realized at Siwa Oasis, Egyptian Sahara desert. In collaboration with over 600 schoolchildren from 40 schools throughout the governate of Marsha Matruh, November 11–14, 2003. Silk and bamboo handmade kites and paint. Commissioned by Siwa Art Project, Egypt [Artwork Not Extant]

Photos by Hiro Ihara, courtesy Cai Studio.

Man, Eagle and Eye in the Sky: Two Eagles
2004
Gunpowder on paper, mounted on wood as eight-panel screen
230 x 620 cm

Photo by Hiro Ihara, courtesy Cai Studio.

Man, Eagle and Eye in the Sky: The Age of the Eagle
2004
Gunpowder on paper, mounted on wood as six-panel screen
230 x 465 cm

Photo by Hiro Ihara, courtesy Cai Studio.

Man, Eagle and Eye in the Sky: People
2004
Gunpowder on paper, mounted on wood as eight-panel screen
230 x 620 cm
Private collection

Photo by Hiro Ihara, courtesy Cai Studio.

Man, Eagle and Eye in the Sky
2004
Gunpowder on paper, mounted on wood as nine-panel screen
230 x 698.00 cm
Collection of Taikang Life Insurance

Photo by Hiro Ihara, courtesy Cai Studio.

Man, Eagle and Eye in the Sky: People Flying Eagle-Kites
2004
Gunpowder on paper, mounted on wood as six-panel screen
230 x 465 cm
Private collection

Photo by Hiro Ihara, courtesy Cai Studio.

Man, Eagle and Eye in the Sky: Eyes
2004
Gunpowder on paper, mounted on wood as six-panel screen
230 x 465 cm
Private collection

Photo by Hiro Ihara, courtesy Cai Studio.

Man, Eagle and Eye in the Sky: People Flying Man-Kite
2004
Gunpowder on paper, mounted on wood as four-panel screen
230 x 310 cm
Private collection

Photo by Hiro Ihara, courtesy Cai Studio.

Man, Eagle and Eye in the Sky: Eagles Watching Man-Kite
2004
Gunpowder on paper, mounted on wood as six-panel screen
230 x 465 cm
Private collection

Photo by Hiro Ihara, courtesy Cai Studio.

Man, Eagle and Eye in the Sky: Eagles
2004
Gunpowder on paper, mounted on wood as four-panel folding screen
230 x 310 cm
Private collection

Photo by Hiro Ihara, courtesy Cai Studio.

Man, Eagle and Eye in the Sky: People Flying Eye-Kites
2003
Gunpowder on paper, mounted on wood as four-panel screen
230 x 310 cm overall
Collection of Long Museum

Photo by Hiro Ihara, courtesy Cai Studio.