Kevork Mourad a Syrian artist
The Herero and Namaqua genocide by the German Empire was the first genocide of the 20th century. This dance piece tells the story of that history through dance and visuals. I collaborated with the beautiful OYO Dance Company, choreographed by Philippe Talavera. The piece is about 70 minutes long and was premiered in April, 2019.
A 60-minute audio-visual performance, Home Within is a collaboration between Syrian composer and clarinetist, Kinan Azmeh, and myself. In this work, art and music develop in counterpoint to each other, creating an impressionistic reflection on the Syrian revolution and its aftermath. Rather than following a narrative, we document specific moments in Syria’s recent history and reach into their emotional content in a semi-abstract way. The cornerstone of the project was the single sound-image piece, “a sad morning, every morning,” released in March 2012. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD9jbBFKetA
Home Within has been touring North America, Europe, and the Middle East, in efforts to raise awareness and funds for Syrian refugees through a number of charitable organizations.
