Jasmine Nackash's project 'War' showcases quotes from global news coverage of conflicts, presented without context to highlight the chaotic nature of war. Employing hand-held devices reminiscent of pagers, the installation transforms communication tools into instruments of war's language. Each quote prompts reflection upon the nature of warfare, stripped of narratives, inviting viewers to confront its realities. Nackash's background with the IDF adds depth, underscoring the manipulation of language in war reporting and how it shapes public perception and understanding of conflict.
War is a near real-time, physical manifestation of the language of conflict. It delivers quotes from news coverage of wars around the world, stripping away context and narrative to present war as it is: familiar, messy, and contradicting.
Receiving a new update is an intentional act. A new quote appears only when a device is returned to the shared docking station, suggesting a ritual of engagement and reflection.
Jasmine's background as the IDF spokesperson unit during a previous war gave her firsthand insight into how this kind of language is used not only to inform but also to obscure, shape, minimize, or dismiss inconvenient facts.
Instead of offering answers or a single narrative, the installation embodies the ongoing, unresolved presence of war, allowing the language of those living through it to accumulate, overlap, and resonate.
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