Sigalit Landau

The revolving movement of layered matter undergoing a transformation is shot from above. Knafeh follows the almost painterly process of preparing an Arab sweetmeat that is loved throughout the Middle East.

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By carefully observing the beautifully slow process, simple components, skilled and elegant movements, and the camera’s composition, harmony simmers before your eyes. The mandala-like cake is then sliced and served. The portions of luscious land-like plots leave the frame given invisible hands with plates and forks. The tray is left empty in the center of the abandoned scene.