The Flight of the Blind Eagle

Two-Channel Video Installation

Humanity is depicted as trapped in cages while a bird, bound and blindfolded, looms above them—both powerless in a vicious cycle triggered by our own decisions. Our attempts to dominate nature ultimately backfire in this world turned upside down. The figures stand motionless and helpless, framed by the boundless expanse of Issyk-Kul Lake and the endless Tian Shan mountains. Within this space, references to the nomadic traditions of Central Asia evoke an ancient, symbiotic connection with nature—mainly through the relationship with animals. This contrasts sharply with the current disconnection and exploitation of the natural world, illustrating the profound consequences of our actions.

The flight of the blind eagle mirrors humanity’s flight—a journey marked by attempts to break free yet trapped in an endless loop of self-destruction. Bound and blinded by our creations, we seek control over nature, only to find that our choices control us. The eagle, unable to fly, symbolizes losing direction and eroding our once harmonious relationship with the earth. As we stand motionless, framed by the vastness of nature, we are reminded of a time when humanity lived in balance with the land. As our desire for dominance over nature has turned to exploitation, the space between us and the earth has grown wider, with visible consequences in the environmental degradation surrounding us. The blind eagle’s flight is the flight of humanity—circling without sight, caught in a cycle of our own making.