Marwa Abu Raida
Marwa Radi Abu Raida is a Palestinian writer and poet, originally from the Gaza Strip. Her work deals with themes such as displacement, resistance and reconciliation.
Be brave, my hand,
and turn the page,
as a farmer turns
the heart of the earth
with his plow in patiencia.
Verse of the poem “No Longer Hiding, Only Rising“.
Friends of Fearness
Friends of Fearness explores how fear shapes personal identity, political resistance, and human connection. The project presents a psychological-political novel set between Jerusalem and the U.S., tracing the intertwined lives of three friends—Jalil, Ozil, and Justin—as they navigate exile, memory, and trauma.
Through lyrical storytelling, the project invites readers to reflect on the invisible scars left by occupation and displacement. Set against the cultural and socio-political backdrop of Palestine, Friends of Fearness offers a deep narrative of survival, belonging, and the cost of silence.
Credits:
Cover picture: Tom Mesic
Thanks to: Ars Electronica Festival
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