“An Aesthetics of Dis/Placement: Steve Sabella’s 38 Days of Re-Collection,” in Rebecca Raue & Steve Sabella eds., Fragments from Our Beautiful Future, Berlin: Kerber Verlag, 2017, pp. 62-75. (original) (raw)

Steve Sabella's "38 Days of Re-Collection" serves as a powerful exploration of displacement, utilizing fragments of color and texture to evoke a sense of belonging and absence. Through the interplay of materiality and imagery, Sabella's work illustrates the complexities of memory and identity associated with Jerusalem's diverse cultural history. The concept of "dis/placement" is examined not merely as physical relocation but as a metaphorical lens through which new narratives and connections can be forged, ultimately promoting a multi-perspectival understanding of community and shared heritage.