“For the Love of Carpets” is an animation series created for social media, where carpets come to life through simple yet creative animation. The project is rooted in my childhood fascination with Persian carpets—their intricate patterns, rich textures, and the stories they hold. In Syria, almost every household has these beautiful carpets, woven into daily life and family memories. Through animation, they transform into dynamic, magical landscapes, evoking the playful and imaginative spirit of youth. By placing carpets in unexpected and surreal situations, I aim to transport viewers back to their childhood, sparking feelings of nostalgia and joy.
The first part of the series consists of four videos with a meditative approach. Inspired by childhood memories, capturing carpet patterns moving gently in the wind. This segment, titled “Carpets and the Wind,” creates a dreamlike experience, inviting viewers to lose themselves in these mesmerizing movements.
The second part of the series plays with the unexpected, making the carpets feel alive in a new way. Here, carpet patterns respond to gravity, breaking apart and falling as if they were real, tangible objects affected by natural forces. Sound design played a crucial role in both parts of the series, to enhance the visuals and create an immersive, ASMR-like experience.
“For the Love of Carpets” quickly found resonance across a wide audience exceeding expectations in reach and engagement, and was warmly received by several online platforms and curated collections, including:
The collection was also included in two digital art exhibitions, presented alongside works by admirable visual artists from around the world:
Being featured among such inspiring artists and platforms has been deeply meaningful and rewarding.
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