METCHE JAAFAR, NOT EATEN YET
I loved Maadi intensely; I was puzzled by my comfort in the place, feeling like I knew it from another life. After a while, I realized this was the same setting for the adventures of "The Five Adventurers" series. Perhaps this realization awakened me to the influence of the stories I read as a child on shaping my imaginary vision of Cairo.
I feel as if I have lived in Maadi before! I rode a bicycle with Loza, Toktokh, Moheb, Nosa, and Atef along the Maadi Corniche, joining them as they teased the police officer Farqaa. I relished a cold sugarcane juice on a hot summer day. Maybe this Maadi is different from the one in my imagination, but a part of me feels joy every time I go there.
Alice in Wonderland .. The cat tells me as he lies on a tree branch… "They're all mad here"
You mean crazy.
"I'm not crazy...my reality is just different from yours"
It is easy to feel the savagery and inhumanity of the city when you have another reality to lean on. It’s very easy to lose perception and awareness of your actual reality while immersed in city life…trapped in its circles like a frog in a pot of boiling water. What do you do if your roots rot?
I have been devoured... my dreams and ambitions have been devoured in Khartoum, Cairo might be another chance, a new beginning.
"I don’t want to be Eaten again...I won’t be devoured again"
Bio:
Metche Jaafar, is an artist from Khartoum whose journey began as a self-taught photographer. Inspired by Sudanese folklore and culture, she blends architecture, photography, and storytelling.
Her artistic evolution is shaped by a passion for learning and experimentation. Drawing on a background in architecture and photojournalism, Metche explores themes of History, Traditions, and Folklore. reflecting her experiences as a woman and mother.
Through storytelling and Folk motifs, Metche addresses social and political issues with sensitivity. Her work continues to evolve, challenging norms and inviting viewers to connect and reflect. Metche Jaafar's art celebrates cultural diversity and the transformative impact of visual narratives
INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/metchejaafar/