Faculty of Art

Drawing and Painting

Dalia El Toark

Blooming Blue

Still Image of Animated Gif

“The animated embroidery reflects my diasporic belonging, digitally combining Palestinian tatreez with personal images which occupy fabrics stretched on an embroidery hoop. Transnational experiences depict the loss and celebration of my Palestinian heritage. The colonial practice of embroidery questions women's prescribed roles which covers portions of the image. I disseminated criticalities through the inclusion of Palestinian tatreez and personal images which provides a surface for these narratives.”