Exodus III
Across the three installations of Exodus, Laufer works with her father’s fragmented childhood memories of the refugee ship Exodus 1947. Made during a period of ongoing conflict, the works approach these recollections through images of the sea and shifting horizons.
In Exodus III, painted scrolls hang from ceiling to floor, extending beyond what can be seen at once. Their form refers to the handscroll tradition, in which a narrative is gradually revealed through movement while other parts remain hidden. Fragments of her father’s recollections are embedded within the paintings rather than presented as explanatory text.
The scale of the installation creates a deliberate disproportion: a monumental work is built from the brief, sensory memories of a child of three and a half. It neither fills the gaps nor turns these recollections into a complete historical account. Instead, their partial and uncertain character determines how the work can be seen.
Photos © Connolly Weber Photography
