Miriam Kilali lives and works in Berlin. Her artistic work explores different aspects of human knowledge and questions how it can be transported across different systems. From philosophical, scientific and religious forms of communication to technological tools, her artistic work spans different notions of knowledge acquisition and transfer.
The golden room HEUREKA! is a voyage of discovery outside of space and time, revealing vastness that sharpens our imagination and senses for the unknown. 15 golden images allow us to ask questions that lead us into other realms: What is hidden beyond the obvious? What mysterious spheres can we track down and what higher dimensions become visible when we fire our imagination? Our mind becomes a magic key that opens the gates to new insights and experiences.
In ETERNITY, nine laser beams send an extraordinary light signal into the eternal expanses of the universes. This project creates a connection between earthly experiences and eternity. In Monheim am Rhein, Germany, the laser light installation Universal Message took place in May 2022. During the flyover of the International Space Station ISS, the powerful Sky Laser beamers send trillions and trillions of photons into space. It’s more than just an artful message – it’s a realization of the true meaning of our existence.
In times when negative sentimentality dominates the atmosphere, the sound installation ON AIR permeates downtown Mainz. From the tower of a Catholic church, the bells of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome resound in harmonious alternation with the call of the muezzin of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul. This spectacular sound journey inspires people to reflect on the appreciation of cultural and religious diversity, and reminds us that respect and understanding are the keys to peaceful coexistence. ON AIR sparks controversial discussion, both locally and in the media.