130 # R I S I N G Y O U T H C O M M U N I T Y I M P A C T
Subhana'allah We're Here and
Queer was an art show and
performance by #RisingYouth
grantee and artist Yara El Safi. She
showcased the paintings that she
created during her residency with
Vibe Arts Toronto and invited a
panel of queer Muslim artists to
share their experiences of living
both as an LGBTQ and Muslim
person. The event addressed
questions of identity, Islam,
queerness, and how creating art
can impact communities. It was a
powerful opportunity for queer
Muslims to speak on their unique
experiences while simultaneously
creating the space for younger
queer Muslims to embrace their
own identity and find community.
" I would say my biggest
success was hearing from
all the attendees that they
really appreciated the space
that I curated because
they could hear the artist's
voices echo theirs for the
first time. It was an amazing
experience witnessing my
audience see themselves
in my work and the work of
other queer Muslim artists."
YARA EL SAFI
Subhana'allah We're Here
and We're Queer
Yara El Safi | $1,500
Toronto, Ontario
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