The Installation took place on 23rd of November, 2025 in Sweihan Desert, Al Ain. On our way to and back from the desert, we had a 20 minute stop at ADNOC station nearby, where we loaded up on snacks and goodies. Water was carried in large bottles to be used Read more…
Technical details The Lyre of Thirst works through a combination of physical construction, flowing water, and interactive sensing. We designed the lyre body and the water reservoir box using the CNC machine, which allowed us to cut the thick wood shapes accurately. Inside the wooden box, we placed the water Read more…
Ongoing work We have been designing the structure of The Lyre of Thirst and laser-cutting small prototypes to visualize how the final installation will look. These prototypes also helped us test the engraved patterns for the tubes that will pump water to the top of the piece. Our next step Read more…
Shot 1:The opening begins with a low-angle shot taken from ground level, looking up slightly. The camera captures a vast, cracked desert floor — dry, lifeless, and sunbaked. The wind kicks up small clouds of dust, and the barren landscape stretches endlessly. Shot 2:Suddenly, a single drop of water falls Read more…
1. Overview The Lyre of Thirst is an interactive art installation that transforms the desert’s profound relationship with water into a multisensory experience of sound, light, and touch. Inspired by the ancient lyre, a symbol of spiritual reflection and poetic longing, this installation reimagines its strings as flowing water streams Read more…