Hang the Patriachy
Tradition, it's something that comes from generations before you, something that a community celebrates, and in some cases, it's bigger than that. It affects you in the long term and becomes an imprint of who you are. By rejecting tradition, it can result in surpassing (incomparable) issues.
I investigate the history of colonialism, imperialism, sexism, and racism. In my work, I am using textiles as a fundamental subject to explore my past and to offer a comprehensive, experiential understanding of culture and gender inequality in Yemen.
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Textiles are essential; they have been a primary part of our life since the start of civilization. I'm utilizing textiles as a medium to synthesize my ideology and use fabrics to construct the meaning of the object within the culture.