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Swahili poetry prior to the twentieth century was written in ajami script that was adapted from Arabic. Many examples of this script have been preserved in manuscript form, as illustrated by the reproduction of the poem shown left, Utumbuizo wa…

Volume 2, Number 9

This work is a self-portrait depicting a sleepless gaze showcasing a mundane moment. A action so simple as brushing teeth can feel tiresome. The gaze of this portrait allows for questions to arise.

A mixed media collage made up of torn images, paper, and thread. Illustrating a mother-daughter relationship that is filled with a sense of longing, loneliness, and estrangement. The thread working to keep the tie together and heal the brokenness.