Narjes Mohammadi

Dancing with the lines «Dance is the hidden language of the soul.» – Martha Graham

Dancing is not only a form of happiness, it also is a form of criticism, protest, and storytelling. It invites us to find pieces of our own story. It urges us to explore the depths of our emotions and contemplate the shared tapestry of existence. We discover a profound way to go into the depths of our being, express feelings that cannot be expressed in words, and uncover the essence of our unique stories in the captivating worlds of dance and sketching. The world can learn about our individual experiences through these art forms, just as each dance step tells a narrative and each line on a painting discloses one. Through (Dancing with the Lines), I seek to bring my pieces of stories to life, with forms, colors, and lines. From the subtle hues of joy to the bold strokes of protest.

“Into the woods she went, not knowing the dangers that lay ahead, for innocence often walks hand in hand with peril.”

When Mira walks to school, she finds a small bird on the street. It is still too young to fly, so Mira takes the bird home. She feeds the bird pancakes with cherry jam, and in the evening they whistle songs to each other at bedtime. Together, the days fly by. But as the bird grows and sees other birds outside, it becomes increasingly unhappy. Mira decides to set it free.

A special picture book about friendship and freedom, published by Singel Uitgeverijen / Querido.