METER & LIGHT: NIGHT

Meter & Light: Night reproduces the interlocking rhythms of time in nocturnal Muslim life, uncovering the mystical movements and rituals of religious practice that happen after sundown. The work uses contemporary artistic forms to illuminate forgotten and/or embodied understandings of ritual and religion, particularly in the Islamic diaspora. 

3-channel audio/video installation (22 min loop)

Concept & original score by Zain Alam

Cinematography by Sam B. Jones

Producer: Warren Hildebrand

Gaffer: Russell Burger

Colorist: Jessica Dunn Rovinelli

Currently on view as part of Open Call: Portals at The Shed in NYC (June 27 to August 24, 2025)

Supported by the Recess Session Residency, Marble House Project, and Green-Wood Cemetery

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