TOURYA OTHMAN FLORENCE BIENNALE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

TOURYA OTHMAN

“Faith” series selected at

THE BIENNALE INTERNAZIONALE DELL'ARTE CONTEMPORANEA DI FIRENZE

DEC 5TH -DEC 14TH- 2009 Florence, Toscana | FLORENCE - ITALY

JAMMING

Jamming was produced with the same focus on the reverse effect of Loud Silence, were urban noises and extensive of excessive oral pollution can bring an end to hearing. The ongoing process of Jamming is produced in several cities, The combined Sound project is to be edited in one loop as sound and visual were cities and countries become as one in a confused cultural concert of chaos and imagery . DVD upon request Jamming part I - 30 min Jamming part II- 65 min Jamming part III- 120 min Jamming part IV- 200 min Jamming part V - 365 min

LOUD SILENCE

Loud silence was produced as a result of six months of cohabitation within the community of deaf and mute people. The film explores the systems of communication within different cultures, in particular, those who are hearing-impaired. She continues to film deaf people around the world and their surroundings.