Bassant Mosaad

Bassant Mosaad

Bassant Mosaad This painting explores a quiet, intimate moment of rest within the fast rhythm of everyday life. Set in a public space, it captures a daughter resting her head on her mother’s shoulder — a simple gesture that carries a deep sense of reassurance, as if...
Diane Rosen

Diane Rosen

Diane Rosen “For many indigenous cultures of Central and South America, the macaw is a sacred power animal representing a Guardian spirit, a source of healing, a protector of the air element and of the winds carrying prayers to the heavens. In this painting, the bird...
Vania Mazhar

Vania Mazhar

Vania Mazhar “Last visit to Karachi Beach is how I imagine peace would feel. Standing in an unfamiliar city, watching the waves crash into one another in the late evening hours on the shore. The sea puts you at ease and there is nothing to worry about. No war,...
Habtamu Tibebe

Habtamu Tibebe

Habtamu Tibebe So if the world changed to peace in the morning, it would become a bright day full of hope. A better life cycle would begin by itself. This world must have enough peace. In our current global climate, the line between war and peace has become...

Textiling the City, Crafting Peace in Mostar

By Lydia C. Cole This text was originally written for and published by Stitched Voices’ blog. It was developed from an interview conducted with NeSpoon in April 2025, and all quotes are drawn from this interview, unless otherwise indicated. Street Arts Festival Mostar...