Sophia Al-Maria, The Litany, 2016
Images of Sophia Al-Maria, The Litany

- Short A distorted image of an open-mouthed wolf is centered over an abstract background of blues and greens that appear almost like bacteria or mold growth.
The Litany, 2016
Sand, glass, smartphones, computer screens, tablet computers, and USB cables, with multichannel looped digital video, color and black-and-white, sound + Digital video projected vertically, color, and sound
Dimensions variable
Collection Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Gift of the Albert A. Robin estate by exchange, 2017.4

- Short A moody, clouded purple sky is criss-crossed in many directions with what appear to be flattened-out escalators. Atop this complex background is a vivid yellow cents sign.
The Litany, 2016
Sand, glass, smartphones, computer screens, tablet computers, and USB cables, with multichannel looped digital video, color and black-and-white, sound + Digital video projected vertically, color, and sound
Dimensions variable
Collection Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Gift of the Albert A. Robin estate by exchange, 2017.4

- Short An unmarked compact disc is centered in front of a digitally distorted, glitchy background of many colors.
The Litany, 2016
Sand, glass, smartphones, computer screens, tablet computers, and USB cables, with multichannel looped digital video, color and black-and-white, sound + Digital video projected vertically, color, and sound
Dimensions variable
Collection Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Gift of the Albert A. Robin estate by exchange, 2017.4

- Short A pixelated dark-skinned hand extends with fingers splayed. At the end of each finger is a prominent, vivid yellow brand logo.
The Litany, 2016
Sand, glass, smartphones, computer screens, tablet computers, and USB cables, with multichannel looped digital video, color and black-and-white, sound + Digital video projected vertically, color, and sound
Dimensions variable
Collection Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Gift of the Albert A. Robin estate by exchange, 2017.4
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