TAYEB STORIES ON THE PLATE

Tayeb بيط Stories on the Plate is a project which has brought attention to the sisterhood and friendship among women of diverse communities. It identifies women’s significant roles, especially in refugee and migrant families, often overlooked and trivialised despite their keen capacity to excavate affectionate networks is often the fundamental force for making a new home and resilient survival.

At MK Gallery, the film, Tayeb بيط Stories on the Plate, was screened for the first time, offering a glimpse of the project. The film gently depicts the food preparation of a traditional dish, maklouba (meaning upsidedown) and gathering for eating and chatting, all happening in Waed’s kitchen. It also captures Waed’s testimony of fleeing from her home in Daraa, Syria and building a new home in Milton Keynes through her beautiful friendship with Caroline.

Produced by: Camilla Yavas and Youngsook Choi

Presented by: Milton Keynes Islamic Arts and Culture

Supported by: The National Lottery and Milton Keynes Gallery

Acknowledgements

“We’re delighted to be able to help make this year’s Art in the Park bigger and better and part of the community celebrations for King Charles’s Coronation.”

Cllr Peter Marland, Leader Milton Keynes Council

“Taking part in the textile workshop, ‘Beyond Identity’, gave me and my friend a sense of belonging in MK, where we live, having difficulty leaving Afghanistan. These workshops helped me connect with our traditional craft work, which we enjoyed. Coming to the sessions has positively impacted our well-being and mental health.”

Partners

MKIAC would like to thank the MKIAC team and ambassadors and the MKIAC Board for their support of Art in the Park

Project delivery: MKIAC

Brochure design: Inspiral Design globe www.mkiac.org

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