The Scars of Iraq
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A project exploring intergenerational pain in Iraqi refugee families. An ongoing pain from generation to generation. A project centered around my parents’ journey as refugees to the Netherlands. A painful story of my mother that has never been made public.
In the symbol of a Persian tapestry referencing my parents’ home in the Middle East, you can read hope for the next generation who will hopefully not feel the wounds of the Iraq war.
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Artist Statement
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Sonja Aljaberi (Rotterdam, the Netherlands) is a culturally inspired designer.
As a woman with a Middle Eastern background, I grew up in a Western country (the Netherlands). This was certainly not easy and this is why I want to inspire groups of people with a certain cultural background with my work and enable them to recognize themselves in it.
I want to discuss taboos that prevail in society and talk about equality. Introducing people with diversity in the world.
Working from a very personal point of view, my work frequently features a central drive of courage. I engage in various expressions such as concept creating and creative directing.
I graduated as a Transformation Designer at the Willem de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Website: www.Aljabero.com
Project details
- Year
- 2023
- Programme
- Bachelor – Transformation Design
- Practices
- social
- Minor
- Cultural Diversity