In our new issue of the Journal, we publish a written interview with the Syrian artist Laila Muraywid, conducted by Nour Asalia in January 2025. The interview explores Muraywid's artistic and philosophical notions about memories, the body, and understanding the world. We wish you an enjoyable and enriching read. 

Images

Laila Muraywid, "Le Deluge", triptych, mixed technique on paper mounted on canvas, 73 x 300 cm, 2023-2024

Laila Muraywid, "Le Deluge 1", mixed technique on paper mounted on canvas, 2023-2024

Laila Muraywid, "Le Deluge 2", mixed technique on paper mounted on canvas, 2023-2024

Laila Muraywid, "Le Deluge 3", mixed technique on paper mounted on canvas, 2023-2024

Leila Muraywid, "Sur le Ventre de la Terre on y Danse", diptych, mixed technique on handmade paper mounted on canvas, 73 x 200 cm, 2024

Leila Muraywid, "Sur le Ventre de la Terre on y Danse 1", mixed technique on handmade paper mounted on canvas, 2024

Leila Muraywid, "Sur le Ventre de la Terre on y Danse 2", mixed technique on handmade paper mounted on canvas, 2024

Laila Muraywid, Etel Adnan, "Sea and Fog", 2015 © photo Gallery Claude Lemand

Leila Muraywid, Adonis, "L’Histoire qui se déchire sur le corps d’une femme", 2014 © photo Gallery Claude Lemand

Laila Muraywid, "All Masks Have Faces", painted gelatino-argenyque print, 60.50 x 50 cm, 2009

Laila Muraywid, "Mirrors Can't be Kept Silent", mixed technique,  50 x 47 x 11 cm, 2005-2018