Aya Haidar British-Lebanese, b. 1985
11 3/4 x 11 3/4 in
Further images
Exhibitions
Through the medium of embroidery, Haidar portrays scenes that convey the survivor stories recounted by women in refugee camps during her extensive engagement with displaced communities spanning over two decades. These pieces unfold narratives of loss, grief, resilience, and abuse, portraying these women as inadvertent protagonists thrust into the frontline of their own battles.
Crossing Borders, 2024, foregrounds a scene etched in Haidar's mind—a pregnant mother carrying her youngest children in her arms, while her older ones trail behind her. The sheer force and determination embodied by a woman seeking safety with her most precious cargo evoke both a harrowing and resounding impact.
Literature
Through the medium of embroidery, Haidar portrays scenes that convey the survivor stories recounted by women in refugee camps during her extensive engagement with displaced communities spanning over two decades. These pieces unfold narratives of loss, grief, resilience, and abuse, portraying these women as inadvertent protagonists thrust into the frontline of their own battles.
Crossing Borders, 2024, foregrounds a scene etched in Haidar's mind—a pregnant mother carrying her youngest children in her arms, while her older ones trail behind her. The sheer force and determination embodied by a woman seeking safety with her most precious cargo evoke both a harrowing and resounding impact.