Artist Statement
THE PLACES WE CALL HOME
TITLE
Bismillahi Rahmani Raheem
My name is Ibrahim Intwari and I am a photographer, writer and creative director based in Auburn, NSW and I am passionate about capturing feelings through images.
I would describe home to be a place and feeling that is loving and welcomes you with open arms. While creating this body of work, I wanted to share how welcoming and peaceful it has been revisiting the mosque after a couple of years away. Despite feeling lost for a long time, I still felt welcomed back into the Masjid like I was returning home. A place I felt at peace. A place of solitude.
These images were captured at the Auburn Gallipoli Mosque on film.
ARTIST
Ibrahim Intwari
A place where
I find peace
and calmness.
I spoke my burdens
out to you
in ease,
for you to listen
without response.
A place I feel
welcomed
and safe.
From the call
of the Adhan
to the greeting
from a fellow Muslim.
From the recitation
of the Quran
to your forehead
kissing the carpet
during Sujud.
With hardship
comes ease
and I pray you
get through
what you are
going through.
Ameen
Instagram
@iintwari
Connection to Western Sydney
Born, raised and living in Auburn, Dharug Country.
