Fine Art Photography, Ojala Word Collage

Description

“Ojala Word Collage” is a fine art photography piece from the Invisible Borders-Lines collection.  The collection is a work-in-progress based on the “Out of Africa” theory, in which all human beings share a common DNA and that the phenomenon of contemporary migration patterns has defined diversity based on acceptance/non-acceptance of perceived differences.

Ojalá is a fine art photography piece (collage) from the Invisible Borders-Lines collection.

Ojalá is a wonderful word in Spanish. It is pronounced oh-ha-LAH. It expresses a strong desire for something to occur.  “Ojalá I will pass the test!”,  “Ojalá she will recover soon!” 

Ironically, this common expression of the predominantly Christian Spanish-speaking world originally comes from medieval Moorish Arabic. In modern Arabic, one says Insha’Allah! – “if God wills.” Nowadays when Arabic speakers talk about the future, or make promises, resolutions or pledges, they begin or end with “Insha’Allah” – if God wills. “Insha’Allah, Aamir and I will be married this year.”

Both Ojalá and Insha’Allah imply hope making them a good example of transcultural enrichment.

Ojalá es una palabra maravillosa en español. Expresa un deseo intenso para que algo ocurra. “Ojalá que yo pase la prueba!”, “Ojalá ella se recupere pronto!”

Irónicamente, esta expresión común asociada con una cultura de mayoridad cristiana tiene raíces en el árabe medieval hablado por los moros. En árabe actual, la expresión es  Insha’Allah! – “si Dios quiere”. Cuando árabes hablan del futuro, o hacen promesas, resoluciones o plegarias, ellos empiezan o terminan con la frase.  “Insha’Allah, Aamir y yo nos casaremos este año” .