Conscientia, 2013

Lahore, Pakistan

“Conscientia” a Latin term that translates to “consciousness” or “awareness” in English. It encompasses the state of being awake and aware of one’s surroundings, thoughts, feelings, and “sharing” experiences with others in the format of conversation. In a broader sense, “conscientia” refers to an individual’s moral or ethical consciousness, their inner sense of right and wrong, and their awareness of the consequences of their actions.

The phenomenon aspect of this work also refers to commonly known as the “Chinese whispers.” It refers to a communication exercise or game where a message is whispered from one person to another in a chain, and by the end of the chain, the message has often become distorted or altered from its original form. The Significance of the “Chinese Whispers” to illustrate the complexities and challenges of verbal communication, highlighting the potential for misinterpretation and misinformation. 

An additional factor to consider is that when conveying a message to someone, they grasp its meaning solely through words, lacking the full depth of its reality. Consequently, in human interactions, verbal communication often fails to fully convey the intricacies of our thoughts and emotions, leading to misunderstandings and strain in relationships.


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