Stories from the Studio: Hangama Obaidullah
We have a real treat for you this week with poet, writer and visual artist Hangama Obaidullah. We visited Hangama at the Queanbeyan Hive where she is currently one of the exhibiting artists in the ‘Alchemy’ exhibition. Hangama consented to read one of her poems in her mother tongue of Farsi.
Hangama’s work draws on the rich culture and history of her homeland Afghanistan. When Hangama came to Australia from Afghanistan as a refugee in August 2003 she spoke no English, she is now an award winning artist and advocate for migrant women and refugees. Her goal is to assist other women and children from culturally and linguistically diverse background though her visual arts practice and her writing.
More about ALCHEMY presentated by Rebus Theatre and Project Alchemy.
We warmly invite you to hear Hangama recite her work at the QBN Hive where she will be joined by other Persian Artists and performers on Saturday 9 March. This rich event is a celebration of culture and something you really won’t want to miss!
Alchemy: An exhibition showcasing the journey of 15 Project Alchemy artists
Sat 24 Feb – Sun 17 March at the QBN Hive
Open Fri 5.30pm-8.00pm, Sat-Sun 10am-3pm
Alchemy is an exhibition which captures the ‘golden’ moments of the journey of 15 artist’s as they heal hearts and weave magic through a network of arts-based projects in response to the Black Summer Fires. Working on a series of cross disciplinary projects to build community connection across south-east Australia, their projects were creative and diverse with a focus on bringing about increased hopefulness and enhancing community spirit. The official opening will be a chance to meet some of the artists who will be performing dance, music and poetry readings.FIND OUT MORE
POETRY ARTS AND LITERATURE: Embark on a journey into the heart of Persian artistry, where the echoes of environmental stewardship, peace, love, and women’s rights resonate in every stitch and verse.
Saturday 9 March – No Bookings just come and enjoy
Rebus Theatre’s Project Alchemy invites you to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Persian poetry and embroidery, curated by Project Alchemy artist Hangama Obaidullah and a talented cadre of artists and performers.
- 11:00 am: Mesmerizing Poetry Recitation by Hangama Obaidullah and Sarah St Vincent Welch (Farsi and English)
- 11:30 am: Soulful Musical Performance by Masoud Taghimola
- 01:45 pm: Captivating Persian Dance Performance by Marjan Bonyadi
- 02:15 pm: Engaging Embroidery Workshop with Hangama Obaidullah
The world is silent by Hangama Obaidullah
(English translation)
The world is silent!
Everyone is silent!
I am scared of all this silence
which has smothered human cries.
Why does no-one hear the cacophony?
Cacophony that buries humans
in silence, and their silence
worsens the devastated world.
I dread the silence and darkness.
The darkness when human blood
fuels the lamps in shadowy tents.
I dread all these silences.
The silence of a thousand strangled voices,
silence that blows away any shade
that might ease the journey
across life’s desert plain.
I dread all this silence and darkness!
I dread and I dread and I dread.
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