Wish for Palestine
A wish for the people of Palestine. A short hand drawn animated film. Drawings by visual artist and poet Jessica Joy Hiemstra.
Music by Ahmed Abu Amsha and Julie Semoroz.
The music was created live, while Ahmed Muin and Julie Semeroz harmonized with drones.
Ahmed wrote these words to Julie:
“In the heart of the storm, beneath the roar of the drones, your voice rose gently over mine. You weren’t just singing - you were healing an open wound with melody. Together, we turned the pain of war into a song of life. We made hope sing from the ashes. Thank you from the depths of my soul. You gave me a moment of peace when the world offered none.”
A note from Jessica to her friends in Palestine
May your enemies learn to love your children. May the boats reach your shore. Every child matters. Love only. Free Palestine. This film is dedicated to Meera Waleed. She’s an artist, like me. She, and her family, are in danger. I want to make art with her one day. Her father helped with the Arabic translation in the film (thank you, Waleed!). This film is also for you, whoever and wherever you are. Maybe you will see your own heart in it, whether you are in Gaza trying to protect your child, or you are my neighbour in Gunning Cove, Mi’kma’ki.
Creators
From the making of the film:
Print Sale & Fundraiser
Jessica Hiemstra has three prints for sale to raise money for her artist friend Meera Waleed in Palestine. 100% of profit goes to Meera Waleed.
Prints 5×7 Original Fine Art Print on Hahnemuehle German Etching Paper 310gsm. All prints are matted in black and fit 8 × 10 standard frames.
Mary Fairhurst Breen writes about “Wish for Palestine”:
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