Iside, 2024

Maïmouna Guerresi works in a hybrid embrace of ancestry from African, Asian and European cultures, following her encounter with Islam. 

Guerresi, who is known for her photographic series but also has a strong practice in sculpture, textile works, installation, and video; presents an intimate perspective on human spirituality in relation to mysticism, shedding a new light on community and the soul, heavily influenced by Sufi traditions in Senegal, Sudan, and Morocco. Recurrent symbols such as milk, light, the hijab, and nature are used in her work to create awareness of the unifying qualities of Islamic spirituality. The images are delicate narratives with fluid sequencing, an appreciation of shared humanity beyond borders – psychological, cultural, and political.