Category Archives: general

jasmine and water

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Kakia Catselli

Mrs Evi used to run an antique shop in Kyrenia before the war, she left with nothing but an old carpet her husband bought from a Turkish man.For the last 37 years she is,in Nicosia. Jasmine grows in doorways and … Continue reading →

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more spills, drawing and a paper from 1967

Posted on June 25, 2011 by lindseymuscato

It was a day of slow progress. The truth is, drawing, and thinking, and responding takes time. But all of this has been incredible, and I’m so excited to continue to explore and experiment with the works to come back … Continue reading →

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“the real history of women is unwritten because it runs through our bodies…” (Ana Historic – Daphne Marlatt)

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Costantia Manoli

“we give birth to each other…we give it and it is unwritten because it is given” So this is what I have been working on over the last few days. The idea that history (which was once new news and … Continue reading →

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The Cyprus Exhibition! See details….

Posted on June 24, 2011 by doris

WW6 Cyprus: New News is Old News Join _gaia as we present the 1st Wonder Women Residency project in Cyprus! The work created will be installed for a public exhibition at: The Peace Room located on Ledra/Lokmaci Streets **Opening reception: … Continue reading →

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exploring Cypriot coffee and newspapers

Posted on June 24, 2011 by lindseymuscato

The desire to generate thoughtful and meaningful work in response to my experience in Cyprus has left me feeling tongue tied. I have been really struggling to locate myself here, in a cultural context far from what I know, and … Continue reading →

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The Hierarchy of Power is built into language…

Posted on June 24, 2011 by sdelacruz

Today I had a beautiful conversation with a worker from the hostel named Nicolas about how language informs power. How in language we can oppress people to the point where hierarchies are built. Even though our native languages are different … Continue reading →

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Eleni, 77, Widowed Cypriot Woman from Famagusta

Posted on June 24, 2011 by christudo

Eleni, 77, Widowed Cypriot Woman from the North My interaction with Eleni has proven to be a very valuable experience, particularly with the help and collaboration of Maria Petrides. Maria will translate this interview and possibly edit an audio track … Continue reading →

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Day two in review!

Posted on June 22, 2011 by maya

Today was dense in an unexpected, powerful way.We spent a significant portion of the day learning about human trafficking in Cyprus and sex workers. “Sex trafficking is an omnipresent thing here” -Evi Tselika As we unwound tonight Doris exclaimed “we … Continue reading →

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Cyprus: “the polaroid project”

Posted on June 21, 2011 by christudo

Meet Heleni, my first interaction with a Cypriot woman. She speaks only Greek and has lived in the old city of Nicosia for the last sixty years. Despite not knowing the language we were still able to communicate, mostly with … Continue reading →

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First post from Cyprus

Posted on June 21, 2011 by lindseymuscato

Cyprus has been incredible, already. I have barely begun to get my bearings. The food is incredible. It is wonderfully hot, with warm winds, beating sun, and gorgeous cool breezy evenings. We met with the full group of artists and … Continue reading →