Ritual
Mariam Slewo
Mariam Slewo is an Assyrian-Australian artist and writer whose work primarily focuses on the transformative nature of language through folklore, resistance and silenced historical narratives. Her practice explores place evoked through words and memories.
She has exhibited in Melbourne and Sydney and has been an artist in residence at Squiggle Space in Paddington, NSW.
About the work
Ritual
Mariam Slewo, 2021.
Video, sound, 4mins, 10sec
Ritual is a visual nonlinear narrative by Mariam Slewo that encompasses the exploration of tradition and storytelling. It serves as a document of remembering that is reflective of the Assyrian experience. Tied into this recollection is the exploration of the divinity of grapes throughout Assyrian history and their continual presence in ongoing rituals.
Ritual
Mariam Slewo
Mariam Slewo is an Assyrian-Australian artist and writer whose work primarily focuses on the transformative nature of language through folklore, resistance and silenced historical narratives. Her practice explores place evoked through words and memories.
She has exhibited in Melbourne and Sydney and has been an artist in residence at Squiggle Space in Paddington, NSW.
About the work
Ritual
Mariam Slewo, 2021.
Video, sound, 4mins, 10sec
Ritual is a visual nonlinear narrative by Mariam Slewo that encompasses the exploration of tradition and storytelling. It serves as a document of remembering that is reflective of the Assyrian experience. Tied into this recollection is the exploration of the divinity of grapes throughout Assyrian history and their continual presence in ongoing rituals.
Runway Journal acknowledges the custodians of the nations our digital platform reaches. We extend this acknowledgement to all First Nations artists, writers and audiences.
Runway Journal is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
Runway Journal receives project support from the NSW Government through Create NSW.
Runway Journal acknowledges the custodians of the nations our digital platform reaches. We extend this acknowledgement to all First Nations artists, writers and audiences.
Runway Journal is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
Runway Journal receives project support from the NSW Government through Create NSW.