Dyeing Silence: Gambian Women's Audiovisual and Textile Narratives Through Batik

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29340/en.v9n18.458

Keywords:

women, life histories, batik, audiovisual media

Abstract

The project aims to delve into the life stories of Gambian women through batik, a traditional textile technique. The study, led by the University of Guadalajara, sought to create a creative space where women could share their personal experiences and reclaim their histories from a female perspective.

Through batik workshops, the project promoted the appreciation of traditional knowledge as sources of income, fostering community cohesion. Participation in these workshops encouraged interaction among women of various ages and sociocultural backgrounds, strengthening solidarity ties and reinforcing the local social fabric.

The project is based on an intersectional perspective, identifying the multiple forms of discrimination women face according to their race, social class, age, and economic status. Additionally, batik is recognized as a powerful visual communication tool, rich in cultural symbolism.

Through horizontal methodologies, the project encourages dialogue and co-authorship, challenging traditional hierarchies and allowing women to influence the development of the project. The space is constructed in such a way that participants can share their stories safely, contributing to the reconstruction of female identities and resilience in the face of the intersectional challenges they encounter.

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Author Biography

  • Martha Ileana Landeros Casillas, Universidad de Guadalajara, México.

    Martha Ileana Landeros Casillas es profesora de la Universidad de Guadalajara, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades, Departamento de Estudios Socio Urbanos. Doctora con doble doctorado: en Estudios Migratorios (UJAEN) y en Artes Visuales y Educación por la Universidad de Granada. Cuenta con formación de posgrado en artes visuales, prácticas de las artes contemporáneas y comunicación. Es perfil PRODEP y miembro del Sistema Nacional de Investigadoras e Investigadores (SNII nivel I). Su trabajo articula creación audiovisual, metodologías artísticas y estudios migratorios, con énfasis en enfoques horizontales y cooperación internacional. Es realizadora y documentalista y ha trabajado con mujeres en diferentes partes del mundo. Ha recibido reconocimientos de la Embajada Saharaui en México, Slava Ukraini y la Universidad de Jaén por su labor audiovisual y compromiso social. martha.landeros7089@academicos.udg.mx

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Published

2026-09-21

How to Cite

Dyeing Silence: Gambian Women’s Audiovisual and Textile Narratives Through Batik. (2026). Encartes, 9(18), 185-201. https://doi.org/10.29340/en.v9n18.458