Migration is a journey, not just a destination. This project delves into the fractured world of displaced communities, exploring the human capacity for resilience when global systems crumble. Inspired by the intricate symbolism of rituals and the unifying power of shared meals, the design presents a tangible artifact of a future where connection transcends borders and technology. Reflect on this artifact. Question traditional knowledge.
The world is fragmented, yet interconnected through necessity. Towering, overcrowded urban centers contrast starkly with desolate, resource-depleted zones. People are interconnected by fragmented communities, relying on localized networks for survival. Trust is a rare commodity, earned through shared hardship and reciprocal acts. The culture is a blend of remembered traditions and newly forged rituals, born from the ashes of a collapsed global order, with an emphasis on skills exchange, oral storytelling, and communal resilience. The history in the world is one of broken promises, economic meldtowns and fragmented digital memories.
This project illuminates the crucial role of community in times of crisis. Viewers should pay attention, as current migration policies and reliance on flawed technology are failing. Consider underlying inequalities. Ask yourself: How can we nurture resilience and human connection when large-scale systems collapse?
Drawing Inspiration from the intersection of global cuisines, festival practices, and craftsmanship, Ximenes is deeply influenced by the resilient blend of indigenous and global interactions in Timor-Leste. The project, “Echoes of Kinship,” emerges from a narrative archaeology of current displacement accounts. Ximenes meticulously deconstructs existing migration narratives, unveiling biases and power dynamics. By synthesizing these insights with scenario-building, the project offers tangible experiences that reimagine collective support systems amid crisis, mirroring the communal ethos found in shared meals and ritualistic practices.
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2024: Rising global tensions lead to increased restrictions on cross-border movement.
2025: Widespread deployment of AI-powered migrant integration programs begins, amidst growing economic inequality.
2026: Major economic sanctions are levied against nations with exploitative labor practices, triggering unintended consequences.
2027: AI integration systems fail due to unforeseen factors (e.g., resource conflicts, political instability), exacerbating social tensions.
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