There is still living here (2023)

The work aims to deconstruct Orientalist tropes surrounding Muslim women in the 19th century and the spaces they would inhabit. It particularly seeks to subvert the Orientalist concept of the harem by creating a space that is used for rest and creativity, for social interaction and intellectual reflection. The work takes the form of a majlis (a floor based space for social interaction) and included a selection of embroidery material and a dedicated fabric for visitors to engage with.

Farwa Moledina

Birmingham, England