Şansal Güngör Gümüşpala is originally from Turkey. As a master’s student in sociology and an upcoming PhD candidate, Şansal reflects on the challenges of being away from family and friends. In this episode, Şansal shares their journey of creating meaningful art through the exploration of LGBTQ and women’s rights issues. By using historical scrapbooks, they embroider over negative portrayals from the past, transforming them into powerful symbols of hope and inclusion. They emphasize the importance of creating spaces where marginalized voices are heard, and where the narrative is rewritten for a more inclusive future.
Şansal Güngör Gümüşpala: Sparkle and Stitch, Rewriting the Narrative
