Metche
Jaafar

Awardee

Country

Sudan

Metche Jaafar advocates for gender equality through visual art.

Themes
Gender equality
Free Expression / Cilvil Society
Disciplines
Visual Art
Photography
Video Art
Awards
SEED Award 2024

Profile

Metche Jaafar is a Sudanese architect, visual artist, and storyteller based in Egypt. With a profound interest in folklore, art, and visual culture, Metche uses photography as a primary medium to explore and document social, political, and women's issues.

Influenced by the works of Mary Ellen Marks and other renowned photojournalists, Metche's practice delves into the intricacies of visual history and heritage. Her work aims to capture and convey the emotions, ideas, and incidents that shape her community, creating a visual narrative that resonates deeply with both local and international audiences. Metche's projects have been featured in various exhibitions, highlighting her role in preserving and presenting Sudanese culture through a contemporary lens.