Yara Mekawei

Yara Mekawei is a sonic artist and scholar. She merges the urban pulse with architectural essence, crafting intricate auditory vignettes. Her sonic work transcends conventional artistic paradigms, transmuting sound into sight through a synesthetic alchemy. Rooted in architectural philosophy, social historiography, and philosophical literature, she weaves diverse conceptual dimensions. Central to her approach is a forthcoming sonic opus, blending Sufi poetry and the wisdom of the Book of the Dead. Mekawei's art draws inspiration from historical social philosophies, reflecting her cultural identity. Mekawei lives and works in Berlin.