Khobs & Chai (2022)
Through a conversation with my grandmother, I explore the question: what kind of life lessons do elders and motherly-figures teach us?
When I was younger, my grandmother often shared stories of living through the fall of the monarchy in Iraq, the Iran-Iraq war and the Gulf war. Despite experiencing difficult and horrifying events, her spirit has always been positive and warm. I tried to channel some of her vibrant soul through the medium of stop-motion.
Thank you to the Asian Arts and Culture Trust Organization and TIFF Bell Lightbox for your generous support. I am so honoured to be part of this year’s Conversation with Elder’s Exhibition alongside many other talented artists.
Sound Assistant: Johnny Chau
My film screened at TIFF between May 13-22, 2022
"Self" (2020) displayed at the Shine On Exhibition in Nathan Philips Square, Toronto ON
film reel (2021)
She-Gaze (2021) ilford hp5+ 35mm
Dried & pressed Pansy from my garden
Jiddo's Phone Book (2019) Lomography400, 35mm film
Music video visuals filmed and directed by Noor Gatih for Brianne Mathew's single "Stronger Than I Know" (2021)
