Through this piece, made up of three cut-out layers of drawing on muslin (2.40 x 6.00 meters), I am exploring the complexity of living in a place of many faiths, of many cultures. I’ve always been drawn to the beauty of diversity, but there is also the challenge of keeping one’s cultural identity in the midst of many. I’ve always felt the importance of staying connected to my roots while belonging to my surroundings, finding my voice while listening to those around me. And while exploring the wealth of the place I am in, I am always looking into what came before. To discover the many layers that make up a society, it is necessary to travel into its past; a place has as many histories as there are voices to tell it.
Kevork Mourad a Syrian artist
