[New York]

Workshop in Bedouin-rooted Weaving and the Poetics of Place Making: Jill Magi
March 31, 2017, 10:30 am
at NYU Abu Dhabi HQ

This two-part workshop explores the idea of “textility”—how patterns and patterning in architecture, walking, text, and daily life help us understand place, power, and belonging. The first part is a presentation on Bedouin-rooted weaving as practiced by women at the Women's General Union, weaving as a symbolic language in Abu Dhabi, and “textilic” negotiations among the city’s residents in public space. The second part engages participants in making page-sized weavings and weaving-inspired texts that reflect on place making as a recursive practice. No prior weaving or poetry writing experience necessary. The workshop is free and open to the public but requires registration here. Jill Magi is an Assistant Arts Professor in Literature/Creative Writing & Visual Arts at NYUAD. Hosted by NYU Abu Dhabi Institute.