RAMZIA JAWARA
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RAMZIA JAWARA
Earth is my Masjid’ is a ten-minute performance film, which delves into a journey of mind and descent into other worlds. The film is set in The Gambia and speaks to self-healing using the earth, sun and water elements as natural forms of energy healing. This work is a testament to the earth’s integrative healing technologies and the deep connection that can be nurtured with pure consciousness through movement and full immersion in the elements. Returning to The Gambia felt vital to me as a way to reconnect with my ancestors and honor my heritage.
I come from a Serrer lineage, known as the Sea People, who worshipped and lived in harmony with the divine feminine. Being near water felt like a natural and symbolic representation of where I come from, embodying the fluidity, strength, and sacredness of those ancestral ties. The performance is accompanied by a soundscape that layers the Arabic adhan (call to prayer) with the resonant tones of singing bowls, bridging spiritual traditions and creating a meditative atmosphere. This auditory fusion reflects the universality of healing and spirituality, inviting viewers into a contemplative space where nature, ancestry, and pure consciousness converge.