https://sarasamra.com Sara Samra Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:45:16 +0000 https://sarasamra.com en https://sarasamra.com/MAIN-PAGE Sun, 30 Apr 2023 19:40:06 +0000 Sara Samra https://sarasamra.com/MAIN-PAGE https://sarasamra.com/Liberated-But-Not-Free Sun, 07 May 2023 19:26:26 +0000 Sara Samra https://sarasamra.com/Liberated-But-Not-Free Liberated But Not Free&nbsp;London Galley West (2023) The exhibition "Liberated But Not Free" showcased the experiences of Eritrean women during the country's war of independence. It used seven projectors to display their poignant words, along with videos and audio. These women, including family members and soldiers, shared stories of sacrifice, resilience, and resistance. Despite their significant contributions, they faced societal marginalization. The exhibition also included photographs exploring identity and used a unique language blending Arabic, English, and Tigre. The goal was to honor these remarkable women and prompt viewers to contemplate the complexities of liberation and ongoing struggles for true freedom. <img width="1920" height="2560" width_o="1920" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/50491a02e97266ff47d2fe6ac8e72bb20171b9813d45306f7778b0dc5aaa4889/e6d4af1c-de96-4404-a1ae-761ccf259a67_rw_1920.jpg" data-mid="177964710" border="0" data-scale="49" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/50491a02e97266ff47d2fe6ac8e72bb20171b9813d45306f7778b0dc5aaa4889/e6d4af1c-de96-4404-a1ae-761ccf259a67_rw_1920.jpg" /> <img width="1920" height="2560" width_o="1920" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/669fd20964445394681e19bb3ac2631a6efa67009d10c256f35f15f26322f9a9/7fd72939-de1f-45f3-97d0-74e34a0e2a25_rw_1920.jpg" data-mid="177964713" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/669fd20964445394681e19bb3ac2631a6efa67009d10c256f35f15f26322f9a9/7fd72939-de1f-45f3-97d0-74e34a0e2a25_rw_1920.jpg" /> <img width="1920" height="2560" width_o="1920" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/80ccc3a913e1a2179ae349634b50e4844e67e764612548f88441033dc7cff847/f8bbdc54-b0bb-4406-989f-3dae197d9813_rw_1920.jpg" data-mid="177964708" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/80ccc3a913e1a2179ae349634b50e4844e67e764612548f88441033dc7cff847/f8bbdc54-b0bb-4406-989f-3dae197d9813_rw_1920.jpg" /> <img width="1920" height="2560" width_o="1920" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6ef550a64ee0863b123be9f9a480887127b3ebbbebafbbbde2ed40a5ed0bdf5e/748bcb9e-7d88-483c-9fae-9af7fd21d18d_rw_1920-4.jpg" data-mid="177964712" border="0" data-scale="68" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6ef550a64ee0863b123be9f9a480887127b3ebbbebafbbbde2ed40a5ed0bdf5e/748bcb9e-7d88-483c-9fae-9af7fd21d18d_rw_1920-4.jpg" /> <img width="1920" height="2560" width_o="1920" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9a515629438d902e7b4abb6eff9fda134bffa95159e728d633bf73cc2368fc0c/317362a1-0927-4daa-9583-745f73bc1716_rw_1920.jpg" data-mid="177964711" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9a515629438d902e7b4abb6eff9fda134bffa95159e728d633bf73cc2368fc0c/317362a1-0927-4daa-9583-745f73bc1716_rw_1920.jpg" /> <img width="3024" height="4032" width_o="3024" height_o="4032" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2131130d1bf081ef86bf3db3ddd0aa4c10d1e7685952f00b6b20b282c6195be5/IMG_1739.jpg" data-mid="180400259" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2131130d1bf081ef86bf3db3ddd0aa4c10d1e7685952f00b6b20b282c6195be5/IMG_1739.jpg" /> <img width="1600" height="1200" width_o="1600" height_o="1200" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/dfc47f6f9ccfa1af38a63c0ead38a15b0336ea2866511a8b31ed4e13af4b1ae1/0bc7692a-77ed-4823-a07f-e01c251c6e98_rw_1920.jpg" data-mid="177964714" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/dfc47f6f9ccfa1af38a63c0ead38a15b0336ea2866511a8b31ed4e13af4b1ae1/0bc7692a-77ed-4823-a07f-e01c251c6e98_rw_1920.jpg" /> <img width="1920" height="2560" width_o="1920" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/926942ddae60e1127d7c94f53c207f8e65822df08423e59bc2840deea35ff0af/e3698875-4338-45b6-8724-7e3e99887e11_rw_1920-3.jpg" data-mid="177964709" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/926942ddae60e1127d7c94f53c207f8e65822df08423e59bc2840deea35ff0af/e3698875-4338-45b6-8724-7e3e99887e11_rw_1920-3.jpg" /> <img width="1536" height="2049" width_o="1536" height_o="2049" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5f446cfb909dbb112961273b61223deafd4f1df06e1ed7ada0a48a2957bb423b/4340f6ee-8cd6-4092-ade8-6300b0df0268_rw_1920.jpg" data-mid="177964715" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5f446cfb909dbb112961273b61223deafd4f1df06e1ed7ada0a48a2957bb423b/4340f6ee-8cd6-4092-ade8-6300b0df0268_rw_1920.jpg" /> https://sarasamra.com/The-Bilen-Gyals Sun, 07 May 2023 20:02:23 +0000 Sara Samra https://sarasamra.com/The-Bilen-Gyals The Bilen Gyals &nbsp; (2022) In this photography series titled "The Bilen Gyals," I explore cultural identity with my aunts, wandering the streets of West London draped in dark abayas and vibrant red bilen scarves, reclaiming our space confidently. Despite past feelings of shame and embarrassment, art has allowed me to heal and reconnect with my Eritrean identity and heritage. This project represents Eritrean women as outsiders adapting to a new home in the Western world after war and displacement. Photographs taken by Wanchi Wong <img width="3840" height="2560" width_o="3840" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2fcdb1561b5122d04f5ebfe3ae16e29f5c4ab7ee561094010b5755598c6f122a/b571e7c6-16a7-408d-b89a-de8f492fa8cf_rw_3840.jpg" data-mid="177966689" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2fcdb1561b5122d04f5ebfe3ae16e29f5c4ab7ee561094010b5755598c6f122a/b571e7c6-16a7-408d-b89a-de8f492fa8cf_rw_3840.jpg" /> <img width="3840" height="2560" width_o="3840" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/379d408b592a77a6b3bcee5bc1f6aff25f4a2e1bfd356f0fecf11ceab745912a/871af68f-af5c-4340-adff-22696162b382_rw_3840.jpg" data-mid="177966686" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/379d408b592a77a6b3bcee5bc1f6aff25f4a2e1bfd356f0fecf11ceab745912a/871af68f-af5c-4340-adff-22696162b382_rw_3840.jpg" /> <img width="3840" height="2560" width_o="3840" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ad6150584c2e8e66bac3994ad1d7c37613ff07234132805c1bc606d8c5dc0dc0/4a083a3e-dfd2-4bcd-9688-539b54aa514c_rw_3840.jpg" data-mid="177966684" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ad6150584c2e8e66bac3994ad1d7c37613ff07234132805c1bc606d8c5dc0dc0/4a083a3e-dfd2-4bcd-9688-539b54aa514c_rw_3840.jpg" /> <img width="3840" height="2560" width_o="3840" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cc61c2f720b2b0508c21b0b69dcecb10fc1884f1c3b49552a9e11ea199bb2232/ed499149-380e-46ab-8308-b39ee6ca75d5_rw_3840.jpg" data-mid="177966691" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cc61c2f720b2b0508c21b0b69dcecb10fc1884f1c3b49552a9e11ea199bb2232/ed499149-380e-46ab-8308-b39ee6ca75d5_rw_3840.jpg" /> <img width="3840" height="2560" width_o="3840" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f81e359d8264c278049f986fb9e1cd17b1e4a0f39d464bb96a9e1b529816c11f/a8459fa3-6c73-467e-870d-2e011c99405d_rw_3840.jpg" data-mid="177966687" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f81e359d8264c278049f986fb9e1cd17b1e4a0f39d464bb96a9e1b529816c11f/a8459fa3-6c73-467e-870d-2e011c99405d_rw_3840.jpg" /> <img width="3840" height="2560" width_o="3840" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cf64a4daef534ebd4092395e80e84fbadd380c88b712dcc31fa93fdfcfa0c108/454f8897-ace2-4fd0-b51e-19b325e22191_rw_3840.jpg" data-mid="177966685" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cf64a4daef534ebd4092395e80e84fbadd380c88b712dcc31fa93fdfcfa0c108/454f8897-ace2-4fd0-b51e-19b325e22191_rw_3840.jpg" /> <img width="3840" height="2560" width_o="3840" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a3dd77f9567bbeb82ba3cf3ba1e81c80c56f2d0467aeef81eb2ddfbf8bc606c2/eed7942e-1496-4035-866a-dbe6dc47d202_rw_3840.jpg" data-mid="177966692" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a3dd77f9567bbeb82ba3cf3ba1e81c80c56f2d0467aeef81eb2ddfbf8bc606c2/eed7942e-1496-4035-866a-dbe6dc47d202_rw_3840.jpg" /> <img width="6000" height="4000" width_o="6000" height_o="4000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/691c1930dff4b0adf4753022e693625c19d7aed08be501566d1d8c9ba2bad11e/DSC_053422.jpg" data-mid="180047080" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/691c1930dff4b0adf4753022e693625c19d7aed08be501566d1d8c9ba2bad11e/DSC_053422.jpg" /> <img width="3840" height="2560" width_o="3840" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/033b30c4d4f1a23cfc16475f4ce69b6e6eaf549374fabdd0c6ed1db1640246ae/ba229f4d-b797-43d2-b27a-a33894eba481_rw_3840.jpg" data-mid="177966690" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/033b30c4d4f1a23cfc16475f4ce69b6e6eaf549374fabdd0c6ed1db1640246ae/ba229f4d-b797-43d2-b27a-a33894eba481_rw_3840.jpg" /> https://sarasamra.com/Sadiya Sun, 07 May 2023 19:51:13 +0000 Sara Samra https://sarasamra.com/Sadiya Sadiya (2022) In my photo series titled "Sadiya," I explore identity and cultural reclamation. The name "Sadiya," my grandmother's original name before it changed to "Sara," holds deep significance, paralleling my feelings of disconnection. Through "Sadiya," I embark on a personal journey of self-discovery. Wearing my aunt's garments in central London bridges the diaspora experience and my heritage, expressing Eritrean women's pride and authenticity. This act challenges societal norms and helps me reclaim my identity. 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https://sarasamra.com/The-Fighter-Mother The Fighter Mother (2022) Inspired by courageous Eritrean women who challenged gender roles during the war of independence, I created stencils of their silhouettes using reused cardboard to symbolize their marginalized status. Influenced by ex-fighter Lemlem's photograph, I designed a new language merging Arabic and English to write "Liberated but not free" on walls and cardboard using stencils, a paint roller, and sandpaper. This language amplifies the voices of marginalized Eritrean women, serving as a secret code of communication and resistance. The intentional removal of my artwork during the performance pays tribute to graffiti rituals and symbolizes suppressed conversations. <img width="765" height="1000" width_o="765" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/af15536938152c340c4568f1afe67a3a3eff8ed59d65dd5de4d0df89dc1dbd4d/sara-2.jpg" data-mid="180048551" border="0" data-scale="73" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/765/i/af15536938152c340c4568f1afe67a3a3eff8ed59d65dd5de4d0df89dc1dbd4d/sara-2.jpg" /> <img width="1920" height="2349" width_o="1920" height_o="2349" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f6fff92c7b41805fd45df35cd3965c5fa5125fb5cf3d10d3dd188926d9a998a4/921fc2c0-467e-43ee-8bc7-0cdd1d2c136b_rw_1920.jpg" data-mid="177967079" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f6fff92c7b41805fd45df35cd3965c5fa5125fb5cf3d10d3dd188926d9a998a4/921fc2c0-467e-43ee-8bc7-0cdd1d2c136b_rw_1920.jpg" /> <img width="3888" height="5184" width_o="3888" height_o="5184" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b2b5691ea236c62862b7f8cc6c7adda8e59e2578062ba2c66faf9c82b0e6d927/IMG_9021.JPG" data-mid="180049113" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b2b5691ea236c62862b7f8cc6c7adda8e59e2578062ba2c66faf9c82b0e6d927/IMG_9021.JPG" /> <img width="1920" height="3031" width_o="1920" height_o="3031" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cd892705ff04488ae3769deeef3f82393c129dd07a2513bd6b9a40bd3e60ca45/2aecc8cb-7908-4bdf-bd7f-107efd5bd2a6_rw_1920.jpg" data-mid="177967077" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cd892705ff04488ae3769deeef3f82393c129dd07a2513bd6b9a40bd3e60ca45/2aecc8cb-7908-4bdf-bd7f-107efd5bd2a6_rw_1920.jpg" /> <img width="1920" height="2560" width_o="1920" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/df03df28bc86fce1d7799f31a1e811f2bd31afc5efeb711bbb98ff8135652b8d/02dec007-df7f-4912-95ec-91420d430176_rw_1920.jpg" data-mid="177967081" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/df03df28bc86fce1d7799f31a1e811f2bd31afc5efeb711bbb98ff8135652b8d/02dec007-df7f-4912-95ec-91420d430176_rw_1920.jpg" /> <img width="1920" height="2560" width_o="1920" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/83d943875267f026a8f1053f29c2680dda5eb82c90394ffd225f7229a8a3b55b/0347b962-154e-4440-9ae5-e5940b164bdc_rw_1920.jpg" data-mid="177967078" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/83d943875267f026a8f1053f29c2680dda5eb82c90394ffd225f7229a8a3b55b/0347b962-154e-4440-9ae5-e5940b164bdc_rw_1920.jpg" /> <img width="3024" height="4032" width_o="3024" height_o="4032" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0160881857c5ac506fef4f793eff5a65563d9625f4a4b9c7b3adc65d8d6b112d/liberated-but-not-free.jpg" data-mid="180048463" border="0" data-scale="47" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0160881857c5ac506fef4f793eff5a65563d9625f4a4b9c7b3adc65d8d6b112d/liberated-but-not-free.jpg" /> <img width="3024" height="4032" width_o="3024" height_o="4032" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/54455c1690c89c4c4f681288c1967b6fe7a9084f953b5f566954824b5291b08d/IMG_3521.JPG" data-mid="180049123" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/54455c1690c89c4c4f681288c1967b6fe7a9084f953b5f566954824b5291b08d/IMG_3521.JPG" /> <img width="3888" height="5184" width_o="3888" height_o="5184" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/461300d2c885ac02cc4068733ae6fcf5929131f8eb755c4e18ba5156a157d83d/IMG_9067.JPG" data-mid="180048994" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/461300d2c885ac02cc4068733ae6fcf5929131f8eb755c4e18ba5156a157d83d/IMG_9067.JPG" /> <img width="3888" height="5184" width_o="3888" height_o="5184" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2e4f998e1a336010462424cf83a4bc97b8e61a2cd26ade9a46d2ca0315dabfdd/IMG_9075.JPG" data-mid="180048983" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2e4f998e1a336010462424cf83a4bc97b8e61a2cd26ade9a46d2ca0315dabfdd/IMG_9075.JPG" /> <img width="3024" height="4032" width_o="3024" height_o="4032" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/91e40c0d076f64828a8ec2926101d7505e59d45a0894e6e780da07c182776114/LGW-E.jpg" data-mid="180048311" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/91e40c0d076f64828a8ec2926101d7505e59d45a0894e6e780da07c182776114/LGW-E.jpg" /> <img width="3024" height="4032" width_o="3024" height_o="4032" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e82a23d5b052c8b4fbafe8f4d611f2b627797465cab770e664cb0925cf0b800f/lgw-not.jpg" data-mid="180048310" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e82a23d5b052c8b4fbafe8f4d611f2b627797465cab770e664cb0925cf0b800f/lgw-not.jpg" /> <img width="3888" height="5184" width_o="3888" height_o="5184" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e23e80d6561d59a9f41f84473702b37c6d62a629074936fae2c7649fba8656e0/IMG_9071.JPG" data-mid="180049141" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e23e80d6561d59a9f41f84473702b37c6d62a629074936fae2c7649fba8656e0/IMG_9071.JPG" /> &nbsp; https://sarasamra.com/Photography Sun, 07 May 2023 19:34:54 +0000 Sara Samra https://sarasamra.com/Photography &nbsp; <img width="1920" height="2880" width_o="1920" height_o="2880" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ddde3d77b75effe9b8bd725f1020c673e30d9e6cffc41ea569f0d18d945cc8db/3b426c50-920a-4d0e-8428-05a0e8aab471_rw_1920.jpg" data-mid="177964445" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ddde3d77b75effe9b8bd725f1020c673e30d9e6cffc41ea569f0d18d945cc8db/3b426c50-920a-4d0e-8428-05a0e8aab471_rw_1920.jpg" /> <img width="4000" height="6000" width_o="4000" height_o="6000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cf624513e1d6f2e962e5581e11b2b8d3911574932b900a9d78c3b4047bef96aa/DSC01670.jpg" data-mid="178234223" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cf624513e1d6f2e962e5581e11b2b8d3911574932b900a9d78c3b4047bef96aa/DSC01670.jpg" /> <img width="4879" height="3615" width_o="4879" height_o="3615" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a9dcd95d93da8425003246138e0cd2007abd23b0aaa61700c06c7c106efe4bd8/close-up-Amina-s-face-b-w-1.jpg" data-mid="180052045" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a9dcd95d93da8425003246138e0cd2007abd23b0aaa61700c06c7c106efe4bd8/close-up-Amina-s-face-b-w-1.jpg" /> <img width="1080" height="1350" width_o="1080" height_o="1350" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/94dabed338181ca8949e1ac55c2201dfef6ce07a00fe45321dcdf07f31865eac/test-dunya-insta2.jpg" data-mid="178233425" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/94dabed338181ca8949e1ac55c2201dfef6ce07a00fe45321dcdf07f31865eac/test-dunya-insta2.jpg" /> <img width="1080" height="1350" width_o="1080" height_o="1350" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f7c76aa81676c6ea08c5ef205f400f0c6d04e2af9f92de947a805f014b1ee74f/test-dunya-insta.jpg" data-mid="178233421" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f7c76aa81676c6ea08c5ef205f400f0c6d04e2af9f92de947a805f014b1ee74f/test-dunya-insta.jpg" /> <img width="4000" height="6000" width_o="4000" height_o="6000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/db8916baa913a9e0bedc243645f7156afdb15f4f6ded7e2cdaf1d0bde9702d8f/DSC01590.jpg" data-mid="180052184" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/db8916baa913a9e0bedc243645f7156afdb15f4f6ded7e2cdaf1d0bde9702d8f/DSC01590.jpg" /> <img width="4000" height="6000" width_o="4000" height_o="6000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/02d500d85a789399c3da8b80735dc41cd158a60c505c4096cc25b89d0d79a36a/Amna-insta3_Original.jpg" data-mid="180062549" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/02d500d85a789399c3da8b80735dc41cd158a60c505c4096cc25b89d0d79a36a/Amna-insta3_Original.jpg" /> <img width="6000" height="4000" width_o="6000" height_o="4000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cec66646416569aa0781d576538035907fd988be53826ba9ca574d3cbc326c74/close-up2.jpg" data-mid="180052136" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cec66646416569aa0781d576538035907fd988be53826ba9ca574d3cbc326c74/close-up2.jpg" /> <img width="6000" height="4000" width_o="6000" height_o="4000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0af5b35cb49ecf53c2295dfe9d111055abbc824e1cafdfaeb8464231afa59ecb/DSC01215-22.jpg" data-mid="180052180" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0af5b35cb49ecf53c2295dfe9d111055abbc824e1cafdfaeb8464231afa59ecb/DSC01215-22.jpg" /> <img width="2688" height="4032" width_o="2688" height_o="4032" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7a07f367931c1cf1a208211e447ebf1101c82d5259c11ed6e71c0c7f6f2c02ef/FIMO_1583669595477_Original.jpg" data-mid="180062768" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7a07f367931c1cf1a208211e447ebf1101c82d5259c11ed6e71c0c7f6f2c02ef/FIMO_1583669595477_Original.jpg" /> https://sarasamra.com/DesignAndDonate Sat, 16 Dec 2023 21:09:33 +0000 Sara Samra https://sarasamra.com/DesignAndDonate <img width="3192" height="348" width_o="3192" height_o="348" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4947f889dea8b44c1f40a759a94111837883e5c3f688aa471038fefdde64f880/designanddonate4.png" data-mid="199686617" border="0" data-scale="93" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4947f889dea8b44c1f40a759a94111837883e5c3f688aa471038fefdde64f880/designanddonate4.png" /> Asalaam Walaikum, I'm an artist who believes in crafting with heart and purpose. During my university journey, I designed a font called 'Beyti,' which is a fusion of English and Arabic letters, translating to 'home.' Though Arabic isn't my native tongue, it resonates deeply with me, evolving into my first language. Immersed in the dance of letters and constantly transitioning inbetween languages during my upbringing, I never fully mastered reading and writing Arabic. However, my desire to stay connected birthed 'Beyti'—a bridge between my world and the Arabic language. The concept of 'home' holds immense significance, especially in the face of the ongoing genocide in Gaza, where countless homes have been destroyed. The essence of 'Beyti' takes on even more profound meaning. I share these letters with the hope that they become a symbol of connection and solidarity. Design for a Cause: Saed Campaign I've been deeply moved by the Saed Campaign's commitment to aiding families in Southern Gaza. It's more than a cause; it's a call to action. Why It Matters:&nbsp; Essential Aid: The Saed Campign provides vital support to families in Southern Gaza, with a focus on Rafah. Nutritional Support: Delivering vegetables to 100 tents and food to 150 tents. Water Access: Refilling drinking water for three camps. Aid Packages: Each £200 package includes vegetables, water, medical aid, and clothes for 5-6 people. <img width="1690" height="1682" width_o="1690" height_o="1682" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0073322a5d9c1508466b3d85bf7665836f32767efcd1f808495bc548f344b276/Screenshot-2024-01-02-at-12.49.59.png" data-mid="200553654" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0073322a5d9c1508466b3d85bf7665836f32767efcd1f808495bc548f344b276/Screenshot-2024-01-02-at-12.49.59.png" /> Support the Saed Campaign: If you wish to directly contribute and provide urgent aid to families in Southern Gaza, especially in Rafah, you can make a donation through the official GoFundMe page. Your generous contribution will help deliver vital aid packages, offering solace to families facing unimaginable challenges. Every donation, regardless of the amount, is a heartfelt gesture and a personal expression of solidarity with those experiencing immense hardships. I also recommend following them on Instagram (saedingaza) to stay updated on the work they're doing and sharing their page on your social networks to amplify their impactful work. Donate <img width="3508" height="2480" width_o="3508" height_o="2480" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/55ed5c1f7c3da2cab8bfbe45d528ca13c72a369442727621e58fa5b7a60720a1/beyti-designanddonate2.jpg" data-mid="200516177" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/55ed5c1f7c3da2cab8bfbe45d528ca13c72a369442727621e58fa5b7a60720a1/beyti-designanddonate2.jpg" /> <img width="1080" height="703" width_o="1080" height_o="703" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9e33db1e84b8701daf13645a8a4bb694b1917f788b05f79afb24056e8be7df3c/stop-the-genocide-for-website.jpg" data-mid="200555300" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9e33db1e84b8701daf13645a8a4bb694b1917f788b05f79afb24056e8be7df3c/stop-the-genocide-for-website.jpg" /> <img width="1080" height="724" width_o="1080" height_o="724" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b70acaa2c36e47f4b9e67004b58f3809b21245ab214cc71f08c18d9d9cd944c4/palestine-website.jpg" data-mid="200555308" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b70acaa2c36e47f4b9e67004b58f3809b21245ab214cc71f08c18d9d9cd944c4/palestine-website.jpg" /> <img width="1080" height="1080" width_o="1080" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a6945c299a9be0bab4a22fc2ad6d3303ef2495a6051902e96205f4b4511d147c/rishi.jpg" data-mid="200516210" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a6945c299a9be0bab4a22fc2ad6d3303ef2495a6051902e96205f4b4511d147c/rishi.jpg" /> Usage Recommendations: Beyti shines as headlines or titles&nbsp;for posters and campaigns. Play around with letter thickness and styles for varied effects. Compatibility: Available in OTF format, compatible with Adobe Suite and Microsoft Word, suitable for both web and print. ‘Beyti’ includes lowercase letters, numbers and punctuation marks. Suitable for both web and print. License Details: Designed for personal and charitable campaigns. Not for commercial sale or distribution. Download Instructions:Click on the download link provided on our website.Once the file is downloaded, locate the '.OTF' file in your downloads folder.Double-click the '.OTF' file to open and install the font on your system.Once installed, you can access 'Beyti' from your favorite design or word processing software. Download &amp; Support: For download and further support, or if you have any feedback or inquiries, feel free to reach out. Download Beyti Contact me Design for a cause, donate for a purpose. https://sarasamra.com/Liberated-But-Not-Free-Part-2 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 07:50:12 +0000 Sara Samra https://sarasamra.com/Liberated-But-Not-Free-Part-2 “Liberated But Not Free”Part 2 (2023) Celebrating the bravery of Eritrean women guerrilla fighters who played crucial roles in the fight for independence, "Liberated but Not Free Part 2" embodies their inspiring narratives and ongoing pursuit of freedom. Unveiling the historical context of Eritrea's independence struggle, the exhibition sheds light on the invaluable contributions made by these resilient women. Despite encountering post-independence challenges, their determination remained steadfast. Enhanced by an audio component, the exhibition offers poignant insights as the women share anecdotes of their resourcefulness and resistance, amplifying their voices. Featuring compelling stories of individuals like Leterfa’el T/Mikael (Gual Signora), Zahra SeAdin, and Mhret Gebreab, among others, their names etched on the walls serve as enduring symbols of courage and resilience, inspiring generations to come. While returning male fighters were celebrated, the women encountered difficulties reintegrating into society and faced marginalization. Through art and storytelling, we honor their contributions to the fight for independence and strive to amplify their voices in the quest for true freedom and equality. <img width="4032" height="3024" width_o="4032" height_o="3024" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e5d2baf2f443c1eb2b08601f9a3cf55df88684819de4b243bb0c5e584e7365e7/IMG_9221.jpg" data-mid="207247656" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e5d2baf2f443c1eb2b08601f9a3cf55df88684819de4b243bb0c5e584e7365e7/IMG_9221.jpg" /> <img width="4032" height="3024" width_o="4032" height_o="3024" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3a5b6a210144cefd8fca1df8b44983827a0889b2200cf30e81ab6192adbc85a9/IMG_9222-2.jpg" data-mid="207247674" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3a5b6a210144cefd8fca1df8b44983827a0889b2200cf30e81ab6192adbc85a9/IMG_9222-2.jpg" /> <img width="3024" height="4032" width_o="3024" height_o="4032" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a0cbe56f29971e9e4cb1e73a76afa3ac9964086f86b81fc26d16823e4c1aa2d1/IMG_9220.jpg" data-mid="207247700" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a0cbe56f29971e9e4cb1e73a76afa3ac9964086f86b81fc26d16823e4c1aa2d1/IMG_9220.jpg" /> <img width="3024" height="4032" width_o="3024" height_o="4032" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3f627d61c8154f839db8952e1966a989af81bf7072274ff93d6740f052025c56/IMG_7381-3.jpg" data-mid="207247702" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3f627d61c8154f839db8952e1966a989af81bf7072274ff93d6740f052025c56/IMG_7381-3.jpg" /> <img width="3024" height="4032" width_o="3024" height_o="4032" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/dd689cf5eb42d41fa58a7d49d5185231a1d0e07955bd7fc6cd68b634e1219a7d/IMG_7364-3.jpg" data-mid="207247682" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/dd689cf5eb42d41fa58a7d49d5185231a1d0e07955bd7fc6cd68b634e1219a7d/IMG_7364-3.jpg" /> <img width="3024" height="4032" width_o="3024" height_o="4032" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9bd1068dc1b9b1c1c3a256f4042ca1c8a4d2f5a14a7a8c59d6db117c7fcd9f3d/IMG_9174.jpg" data-mid="207247689" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9bd1068dc1b9b1c1c3a256f4042ca1c8a4d2f5a14a7a8c59d6db117c7fcd9f3d/IMG_9174.jpg" /> <img width="3024" height="4032" width_o="3024" height_o="4032" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a555f9de73aa20276d63e2b8a7b94d67785c4f03fc9e465fbd0d84c40472f36a/IMG_7368-3.jpg" data-mid="207247684" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a555f9de73aa20276d63e2b8a7b94d67785c4f03fc9e465fbd0d84c40472f36a/IMG_7368-3.jpg" /> <img width="3024" height="4032" width_o="3024" height_o="4032" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9a8b90629fba17b5722c8ba449a9cf164b503ea5e92a98665d5d5306477cd6b7/IMG_9200.jpg" data-mid="207247694" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9a8b90629fba17b5722c8ba449a9cf164b503ea5e92a98665d5d5306477cd6b7/IMG_9200.jpg" /> Liberated But Not FreePerformance (2022) Inspired by the ex-fighters I created stencils of the Eritrean women figher silhouettes using reused cardboard to symbolise their marginalized status. I designed a new language merging Arabic and English to write "Liberated but not free" on walls and cardboard using stencils, a paint roller, and sandpaper. This language amplifies the voices of marginalized Eritrean women, serving as a secret code of communication and resistance. 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data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/91e40c0d076f64828a8ec2926101d7505e59d45a0894e6e780da07c182776114/LGW-E.jpg" data-mid="207248467" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/91e40c0d076f64828a8ec2926101d7505e59d45a0894e6e780da07c182776114/LGW-E.jpg" /> <img width="3024" height="4032" width_o="3024" height_o="4032" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e82a23d5b052c8b4fbafe8f4d611f2b627797465cab770e664cb0925cf0b800f/lgw-not.jpg" data-mid="207248468" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e82a23d5b052c8b4fbafe8f4d611f2b627797465cab770e664cb0925cf0b800f/lgw-not.jpg" /> https://sarasamra.com/LettersFromHome Wed, 24 May 2023 10:32:14 +0000 Sara Samra https://sarasamra.com/LettersFromHome <img width="5692" height="3200" width_o="5692" height_o="3200" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0300c724441f3d5275a09133ea8aee9935f16a5ca142125095f94ebd99cd4f5d/website1-02.jpg" data-mid="235832381" border="0" 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height="3200" width_o="5692" height_o="3200" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/acbe8e52ba32f543102b3c88de56cafd23648aa59c31d9a4158a075dd64195dd/website5-05.jpg" data-mid="235730994" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/acbe8e52ba32f543102b3c88de56cafd23648aa59c31d9a4158a075dd64195dd/website5-05.jpg" /> https://sarasamra.com/Community-Art-Workshops Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:45:16 +0000 Sara Samra https://sarasamra.com/Community-Art-Workshops Community Art Workshops <img width="1536" height="2048" width_o="1536" height_o="2048" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4e5d47f3346b63254684304388f64768169b56c02b7ccd4ece5468f9c4aaa8a0/IMG_6421.JPG" data-mid="236936433" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4e5d47f3346b63254684304388f64768169b56c02b7ccd4ece5468f9c4aaa8a0/IMG_6421.JPG" /> Henna &amp; Calligraphy: Art as Resistance and Healing Henna is often used to celebrate special moments, but in Sudan it’s also become a quiet way to fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Some midwives and henna artists use hidden symbols in their designs to show that a family wants to protect their daughters from harm. This workshop is inspired by those women. We use henna and calligraphy to explore how traditions can be reclaimed for resistance and healing. Henna carries secret messages of protection, while calligraphy has always been a way to speak when voices are silenced. We mix Arabic, Geez, and English scripts to create powerful phrases like She’s Fearless or Strength in Sisterhood. There’s also space to talk, share stories, or just create quietly. The aim is to leave with a piece of art that feels personal, and with a sense of connection to others. <img width="4284" height="5712" width_o="4284" height_o="5712" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5bad990ef3f67311843a86014b98993fbab7eebc7271fc45e626cea2e27bae9d/IMG_2056.jpg" data-mid="236936531" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5bad990ef3f67311843a86014b98993fbab7eebc7271fc45e626cea2e27bae9d/IMG_2056.jpg" /> <img width="4284" height="5712" width_o="4284" height_o="5712" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9f039c703266ece2504af1910b1ef1ebca831a667dd092be7aa7a9dd9134b321/IMG_2045.jpg" data-mid="236936512" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9f039c703266ece2504af1910b1ef1ebca831a667dd092be7aa7a9dd9134b321/IMG_2045.jpg" /> <img width="4284" height="5712" width_o="4284" height_o="5712" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5a1742f5dee37506c3a4e081c8dde0a51f1f42631bf84c7e97148a958551132f/IMG_2036.jpg" data-mid="236936509" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5a1742f5dee37506c3a4e081c8dde0a51f1f42631bf84c7e97148a958551132f/IMG_2036.jpg" /> <img width="1536" height="2048" width_o="1536" height_o="2048" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d9a95476911d5e1cf47c962f80e12612cb1ad68f5d0c7cd111c24d6684f1dbd3/e0a36cca-07b4-40c2-9335-e72d0119a54c.JPG" data-mid="236936421" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d9a95476911d5e1cf47c962f80e12612cb1ad68f5d0c7cd111c24d6684f1dbd3/e0a36cca-07b4-40c2-9335-e72d0119a54c.JPG" /> <img width="4284" height="5712" width_o="4284" height_o="5712" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0759432009ab282d0fae114e3631eae749a7f7b0b780058ba8fb98f98ec7d8f4/IMG_2054.jpg" data-mid="236936683" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0759432009ab282d0fae114e3631eae749a7f7b0b780058ba8fb98f98ec7d8f4/IMG_2054.jpg" /> <img width="4284" height="5712" width_o="4284" height_o="5712" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/623f7ad08827bed72cd03b8604c061b02c760e80e134da192de83ca8f0aac2a2/IMG_2049.jpg" data-mid="236936678" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/623f7ad08827bed72cd03b8604c061b02c760e80e134da192de83ca8f0aac2a2/IMG_2049.jpg" /> <img width="4284" height="5712" width_o="4284" height_o="5712" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c69eab1f3fc999ce6ca6d36b07339f2126d48b1bb2d52121000f3ac1d708f3b9/IMG_2040.jpg" data-mid="236936672" border="0" data-rotation="-180" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c69eab1f3fc999ce6ca6d36b07339f2126d48b1bb2d52121000f3ac1d708f3b9/IMG_2040.jpg" /> <img width="4284" height="5712" width_o="4284" height_o="5712" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/877f8e4a533c72e475637685535120d3eaf36b39a3c4e695d3f2b2a3dda760ea/IMG_2038.jpg" data-mid="236936511" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/877f8e4a533c72e475637685535120d3eaf36b39a3c4e695d3f2b2a3dda760ea/IMG_2038.jpg" /> <img width="3024" height="4032" width_o="3024" height_o="4032" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b81ade424b7cb3e2d7e7cb2051fcf1a94a8b513f8c164f2a556ea5d9d6ef75ad/IMG_2069.jpg" data-mid="236936700" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b81ade424b7cb3e2d7e7cb2051fcf1a94a8b513f8c164f2a556ea5d9d6ef75ad/IMG_2069.jpg" /> <img width="4284" height="5712" width_o="4284" height_o="5712" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cd87a8b885fbb8b74c987ee6fa95543a0dbe8a55674f2ff050961ca198970dff/IMG_2041.jpg" data-mid="236936506" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cd87a8b885fbb8b74c987ee6fa95543a0dbe8a55674f2ff050961ca198970dff/IMG_2041.jpg" /> <img width="4284" height="5712" width_o="4284" height_o="5712" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b206008a893bda3c346b8aafe4796ddea82f52ac6574ad0d4d6ec687a13343f1/IMG_2060.jpg" data-mid="236936724" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b206008a893bda3c346b8aafe4796ddea82f52ac6574ad0d4d6ec687a13343f1/IMG_2060.jpg" /> <img width="3024" height="4032" width_o="3024" height_o="4032" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4068292b7d17f1e3b35d758e0d8df4af5d4b45e6c1273013e980d1b13094264d/IMG_2042.jpg" data-mid="236936516" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4068292b7d17f1e3b35d758e0d8df4af5d4b45e6c1273013e980d1b13094264d/IMG_2042.jpg" /> Seeds of Change – Youth Collage WorkshopI led this workshop with Sarah Walton at Peckham Levels for the Seeds of Change exhibition. We worked with Year 10 students from Harris Academy Peckham, exploring war and conflict through art. I ran a collage-making session using newspapers, and the students came up with bold, thoughtful work on racial, climate, and social justice. <img width="2048" height="1365" width_o="2048" height_o="1365" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/49743825b1554ab50d957a75d69206e20b177924c8e86474de153171421d4c5e/1743868603875.jpeg" data-mid="236964770" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/49743825b1554ab50d957a75d69206e20b177924c8e86474de153171421d4c5e/1743868603875.jpeg" /> <img width="2048" height="1536" width_o="2048" height_o="1536" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/35c3adda9af57817c151d08e4a5b1260e1878745c6757417a6da1e2560d2fc0f/1743174609864.jpeg" data-mid="236964765" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/35c3adda9af57817c151d08e4a5b1260e1878745c6757417a6da1e2560d2fc0f/1743174609864.jpeg" /> <img width="1423" height="1357" width_o="1423" height_o="1357" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8597de4f71b456e90c587d732671bf2d2e0a31d57812af98de00dd7f4b6260af/IMG_1490.jpg" data-mid="236964798" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8597de4f71b456e90c587d732671bf2d2e0a31d57812af98de00dd7f4b6260af/IMG_1490.jpg" /> <img width="2048" height="1536" width_o="2048" height_o="1536" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/49850c5e9c95248fe4ec2036c40d034634f898975ab0892520ea0c9af70662b9/1743868602342.jpeg" data-mid="236964769" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/49850c5e9c95248fe4ec2036c40d034634f898975ab0892520ea0c9af70662b9/1743868602342.jpeg" /> <img width="1588" height="1007" width_o="1588" height_o="1007" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3f48f9f74cf3d51ebf77130b0c9f2c6fa64b3a31b12ecc790a80d4dc82f77509/1743174609504.jpeg" data-mid="236964762" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3f48f9f74cf3d51ebf77130b0c9f2c6fa64b3a31b12ecc790a80d4dc82f77509/1743174609504.jpeg" /> <img width="1280" height="1706" width_o="1280" height_o="1706" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e08365d4cfa546302c062dd51a848635ed9ce29bd85c62751350f3d19a37e13b/1743174609966.jpeg" data-mid="236964767" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e08365d4cfa546302c062dd51a848635ed9ce29bd85c62751350f3d19a37e13b/1743174609966.jpeg" /> <img width="1280" height="1706" width_o="1280" height_o="1706" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9c0eda3cf0004e324d2818b165fab02a6b00a18940b0827cab5aef61e2b1e439/1743174609716.jpeg" data-mid="236964763" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9c0eda3cf0004e324d2818b165fab02a6b00a18940b0827cab5aef61e2b1e439/1743174609716.jpeg" /> <img width="2048" height="1365" width_o="2048" height_o="1365" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a293441d7ec7f3ae55f7c36b2b7c2f107f410d9f964754a65858221244e84f68/1743868604030.jpeg" data-mid="236964863" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a293441d7ec7f3ae55f7c36b2b7c2f107f410d9f964754a65858221244e84f68/1743868604030.jpeg" /> <img width="2048" height="1536" width_o="2048" height_o="1536" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2b3380ce6575ca579b9994501aafc8f88f64efddc3e408e2f35d9f472aefb8ff/1743174609940.jpeg" data-mid="236964766" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2b3380ce6575ca579b9994501aafc8f88f64efddc3e408e2f35d9f472aefb8ff/1743174609940.jpeg" /> <img width="1280" height="1707" width_o="1280" height_o="1707" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ed133a58c50e896f6187122e37fc2621ec3dccbf45e07c2b3075da7fd66ce479/1743868604365.gif" data-mid="236964768" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ed133a58c50e896f6187122e37fc2621ec3dccbf45e07c2b3075da7fd66ce479/1743868604365.gif" />