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Art Smitten had the pleasure of speaking with photographer Marziya Mohammedali. They spoke about their protest photography and how it differs from written journalism, as well as how it influences the way they approach education. Marziya is currently studying for a PhD focusing on identity, activism and photography, at Edith Cowan University. Their photography work can be seen here. Be sure to follow @artsmittensyn on Instagram, and tune in to SYN 90.7FM every Wednesday at 4pm-6pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Visible Ink is a Museum of Freedom and Tolerance endeavour that makes visible the invisible. Through sharing and amplifying stories, histories, art, conversations and projects that inspire people to see differently, it aims to make changes towards a more just world. For more click here. Our fourth day of programming for the 2021 In Visible Ink Symposium focused on stories of migration, and of the migrant and refugee experience. Children of the Sea is the culmination of a research project by Jay Emmanuel, a play that shares the journeys of young maritime refugees who came to Australia by boat. Using satire and humour, the play centres around the stories of four characters who struggle with ideas of home, identity, adolescence and love as they navigate the absurdities of the adult world in which they drift. BoatBird is a creation of artists and writers Jo Pollitt and Lilly Blue, telling a beautiful visual tale of perpetual arrival for children and adults alike to explore. We convened a conversation about voice and agency for diverse and creative voices to tell stories that make visible universal themes of childhood, profound loss and unexpected joy, and bring stories out of sight to front of mind in 2021, the 20th anniversary of the Tampa Crisis in Australia. Our creative and articulate speakers for this session (bios below) were: Jay Emmanuel Lilly Blue Jo Pollitt Marziya Mohammedali Speaker biographies: Jay Emmanuel is the founder and Artistic Director of Encounter. Born in India and based in Perth, Jay is a performer, writer and director. A graduate of Ecole Jacques Lecoq in Paris, his works are distinguished by his unique methodology of collaborative theatre-making, melding contemporary theatrical forms with rigorous community engagement and enquiry into authentic storytelling often involving non-professional actors on stage. Lilly Blue is an interdisciplinary artist and educator with a background in pedagogical practice, studio research and community engagement. She currently works as Manager of Learning and Creativity Research at the Art Gallery of Western Australia collaborating on projects that amplify the experience of children in relation with the world as critical and valuable in developing culture for multigenerational public audiences. She is co-Creative Director of contemporary arts publication/platform BIG Kids Magazine, and has worked internationally delivering arts residencies, professional development, creative commissions and exhibitions. Dr Jo Pollitt is is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the School of Education at Edith Cowan University. As an interdisciplinary artist and scholar Jo's work is grounded in a twenty-year practice of improvisation and dramaturgy across multiple performed, choreographic and publishing platforms. She is co-founder and director of the creative arts publication BIG Kids Magazine and is currently invested in methods of expanded embodiment and creative response in researching children's relations with climate futures. Marziya Mohammedali is a wordsmith, photographer, designer, educator and artist. Their creative practice focuses on narratives of dissent, identity, migration and transition, working for social justice. They have documented several protest movements within Perth and have been involved in creative and digital activism for various issues. They are also the Arts Editor at Jalada Africa, an online pan-African publishing platform. They are currently undertaking a PhD focusing on identity, protest, and photography, and recently held their first solo exhibition, 'we are the ones we have been waiting for'.
ImportantCool associate Karun Cowper speaks with prominent social justice activist and artist Marziya Mohammedali on the election of Donald Trump and what it's impact will be for her, for her community, for minorities of all sorts and in all places.
Karun Cowper speaks with Perth Muslim and social justice activist Marziya Mohammedali about the French Muslim citizen made to undress by four armed police as she lay on the beach. The 38-year-old was made to remove her burkini under the watch of four French policeman in accordance with a controversial new ban on the garment in parts of the country.
Indymedia's Alex Whisson and Ray Grenfell’s speak to Muslim social justice activist Marziya Mohammedali on the Islamophobic backlash following the Paris attacks. This interview was played on the 16th of November 2015 episode of RTR92.1FM Indymedia. You can listen to this episode at this link (just select 16th November episode on the little calendar on the left): rtrfm.com.au/shows/indymedia/
- On this episode we look into the recent violent attacks in Paris, including the context and the reactions. - US Iraq war veteran Vincent Emanuele on the historical context behind the Paris attacks. - Katies live TV debut, discussing terrorism on the show Opinionated. - Muslim activist Marziya Mohammedali on the Islamophobic backlash following the Paris attacks. - For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2015/11/18/119/