Uploading Memory

The program will aim to articulate the intimacy of distant memories
by extracting personal fragments and translating them into objects.
Memories are rarely complete, they persist as sensations, impressions,
or partial recollections. This workshop invites participants to reflect on
these memories and transform them into tangible forms, exploring the
tension between the ephemeral nature of memory and the material
presence of the object. What is the fragment of memory that resonates
with you the most and why. How can materials reflect the nature of
memory—its fragility, weight, texture, or impermanence. How do form,
scale, and process communicate emotion and narrative? How might
experimentation with traditional and digital fabrication expand
your expression?

As part of the public programme aligned with Art Jameel’s exhibition
with the V&A Museum ‘Jameel Prize: Moving Images’, Hayy Jameel
presents a workshop with Jameel Prize finalist and artist Jawa El-Khash.

Uploading Memory is a three-day introductory workshop that guides
participants through the creation of immersive 3D environments using
the Unity gaming engine. The workshop is designed for beginners across
creative disciplines who are interested in exploring 3D world-building
as a storytelling medium.

ⓘ Simulation Instructions

The following simulations are desktop / laptop only experiences,
they do not work on mobile devices. Use 🅆🄰🅂🄳 or arrow keys to
move around. Space bar to jump. Use trackpad or mouse to look
around the simulation. Please note loading time is 1-4 minutes.