Through the embodiment of remembrance and prayer rituals, I resurrect and reimagine forms of collective liberation through story in writing, film and archival research. Coming from a lineage of herbalists, shapeshifters and freedom fighters who have preserved these ways - despite purposeful erasure - I celebrate this voice of resistance which has kept generations of people and stories alive. I seek to continue this legacy, burning the candle bright in times of deep division.

Coming from a long line of great storytellers - and with the support of DYCP funding - this deep interest compelled me towards Morocco where I've been living for the last two years, embodying and learning the stories and languages of my ancestors. Oral traditions have kept mine and many people's histories alive - 50 years ago, many Algerians were unable to read and write - a consequence of being blocked from accessing education by the French. My work centres and celebrates this voice of resistance and seeks to uncover its magic.

I've recently relocated to Bristol and am excited about bringing these roots to a different context and the seeds that will be planted at Pervasive Media Studio.