Lebanese artist repurposes missile debris into artwork

Visual artist Lina Jouni, who lives and works in southern Lebanon, has begun converting material salvaged from Israeli missile strikes into sculptural and mixed‑media pieces. The debris, which includes fragments of concrete, metal shrapnel and other remnants recovered from damaged homes and infrastructure, is collected by Jouni and local volunteers in the aftermath of each attack. She then incorporates the fragments into artworks that are displayed in community centers and galleries across the region, aiming to document the physical traces of the ongoing hostilities.

Jouni’s practice has attracted attention from humanitarian organizations and cultural institutions that are documenting the conflict’s impact on civilian life. Exhibitions of her work have been scheduled in Beirut and in a temporary space in the town of Tyre, where the pieces are accompanied by informational panels describing the origin of the materials. By repurposing the remnants of destruction, the artist provides a tangible record of the missile strikes while offering a visual narrative that underscores the resilience of affected communities.