What is Squad?
S
quad exists as an enigmatic manifestation of
the complex relationships we have with others and with the hero that we disguise within ourselves. No matter how abstract, no matter
how seemingly dormant or deeply buried, there is
an undeniable element in every human that rears
its head every time we present ourselves and every
time we make a decision. Each time we make a
choice, we act as an advocate. Regardless of how
important or how insignificant, our preferences
reveal parts of our inner selves that give subtle—or
sometimes not so subtle—hints to others about
what we fight for and what we hold most dear.
to join the same team and to accomplish the same
goals. These are our comrades. This is our Squad.
Though each member has a distinct character of
his or her own, now, the eleven members function
as a single entity. Promoting the hero that lies
within each person—whether on display or on the
street—Squad challenges viewers to reconsider how
they see themselves, their friends, and the strangers around them.
— Anais Reyes
This is arguably most visible through the people
with whom we decide to surround ourselves: the
people we choose to build relationships with, the
people we choose to trust, the people we strive to
protect. We are serendipitously brought together
by an intangible connection that pulls us toward
similar acts, methods of being, and ways of expressing our humanity. We are brought together
Left: Faisal Abdu’Allah and the Squad Collective,
“Mosgaadace,” Lead Hummingbird from the Sky (detail), 2015
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