Sammaneh Pourshafighi is a Queer genderfluid Muslim from Iran who grew up on the problematic paradise of the Gold Coast. Their ancestral tribes originate from Isfahan, Gilan, and Kurdistan. Their work frequently examines identity politics, mental health, diasporic tensions, ethno-futurism and the complex relationships between bodies and environments through an intersectional feminist lens. As part of a trans-disciplinary practice, Pourshafighi’s work encompasses performance, poetry, collage, and photography often with an emphasis on surprising contrasts and humour. Pourshafighi is currently co-creating a performance based work ‘Over The Borderline’ with feminist arts collective APHIDS as part of the Arts House Culture Lab.
Artist
Sammaneh Pourshafighi
Appearing In
Saturday 24 June, 8pm
Closing Night: Celestial Bodies
See the festival off with us in true extravagance, gala-style, and witness a dreamy line-up of well-loved writers, artists and inter-galactic DJS.
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Thursday 15 June, 7pm
The Sun, The Moon, The Stars
This group of emerging and established First Nations writers have summoned up their writing magic to share stories of the Sun, the Moon and the Stars
Saturday 17 June, 10am-5:15pm
National Writers’ Conference
The National Writers’ Conference is the place for emerging writers to develop their skills, hear from leaders in the field, and forge connections within the industry.
Monday 19 June, 6pm AWST
Green Leaves
What happens when the national book tours and thick royalty cheques don’t quite materialise? Join us to find out.
Saturday 17 June, 1:45pm
Pitch Perfect
Find out the must-haves for delivering a great pitch and the pitfalls to avoid. This session will provide the guidance of a publishing industry leader to help whip your pitch into perfect shape.
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