In this episode, Sumaira talks about the journey of immigrating as an artist, including the struggle to create community, navigate gender normative roles, the barriers of the mainstream art scene, and juggling the gigging economy of artists. Sumaira’s art reflects real life struggles and engages women in exploring trauma, women’s frustration, and common issues across diaspora and gender.

Links:

Learn more about Sumaira - www.sumairatazeen.com

Follow Sumaira on Instagram - @sumairatazeenstudios

Are you a woman around the Region of Waterloo who would like a venue to scream? Join our Facebook Group “Screaming into the Void – Waterloo Region” and meet us once a month to scream into the Grand River: https://www.facebook.com/groups/781642869983123

Credits:

With thanks to the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund for funding this miniseries.
Sound editing by Eduardo Falcon and post-production services by Pilgrim Falcon Productions.