Miwa Matreyek: This World Made Itself

Explore the artistic universe of Miwa Matreyek, a versatile animator, designer, and performer currently residing in Vancouver. In this conversation, Miwa shares her recent endeavours in the UAE, where she seamlessly intertwines animation and live performance. Witness the enchanting convergence of cinema and theatre as her shadow silhouette engages with ethereal animations, weaving narratives of the surreal conflict between humanity and nature. As an Assistant Professor at Simon Fraser University, Matreyek brings a profound depth of expertise to this captivating conversation. Join us for an immersive journey into the magical space where art, technology, and storytelling harmoniously unite in Matreyek's one-woman shows.