ياسمينة Yasmina , 2019 

Video/ Performance 52min and 32s

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In this performance/video, a Ma'allem (craftsman) endeavors to embroider a delicate flower named Yasmina originally from Tunisian Jews onto a sewing pattern. Despite the simplicity of the motif, the Ma'allem is having difficulty navigating the assignment. Notably, embroidery, traditionally associated with women, adds a layer of complexity to the narrative. The work conveys the beauty of the struggle to perfect a technique that is traditionally performed by women, as well as the essence of dedication and endurance through every stitch.

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