Human Nest

​'Human Nest' is a poetic exploration of belonging, memory, and identity, uncovering the uncanny mental spaces we inhabit and the echoes they leave within us. This work is a tribute to voices often silenced, disorientated, or misplaced within dominant narratives. It draws attention to the intersections of lived experiences, encouraging readers to consider how these elements shape the spaces they inhabit and how those spaces, in turn, imprint upon their inner worlds. By attempting amplifying the voices of marginalised and displaced individuals, the poem challenges dominant discourses and proposes an alternative perspective on identity and belonging.

"Human Nest" (Video) Created by Çifel Hüseyin, 2024 Medium: Experimental digital video essay, 5 minutes 40 seconds Availability: Unscreened © 2024 Çifel Hüseyin. All rights reserved. Resolution: 3840 × 2160 px / 4K Frame rate: 30 Audio channels: 2 (stereo) Format: mp4 Visual elements: Çifel Hüseyin Video and audio editor: Çifel Hüseyin VFX editor: Maaz Abbas (Fiverr.com) Some audio clips and stock footage provided by Pixabay AI databases used for audio clips: SpeechGen.io, Musicfy, Soundverse, Loudly, Luvvoice, Typecast

Special thanks to: Sammy Baloji, Robin Vanbesien, Annelys Devet, Helen Mauli