22. STAYING TRUE TO TATREEZ WITH SAM SUNDOS

SAM SUNDOS IS A PALESTINIAN-AMERICAN ARTIST LIVING AND WORKING IN BROOKLYN WHO EXPRESSES HIMSELF THROUGH VARIOUS MEDIUMS. (@sabri). Through his art, Sundos seeks to convey the significance of human touch and the value of every human life.

Sam shares with us his perspective as a male artist practicing tatreez and the influence of strong women in his life — shoutout to all of the strong Tetas out there.

We delve into his creative process, exploring how his heritage and personal experiences shape his work. Sam opens up about the challenges and rewards of maintaining cultural traditions in a modern context, and how his community inspires and supports his artistic journey.

You’ll hear about:

>> 0:42: Sam’s connection to Palestine

>> 7:44: Sam’s tatreez journey

>> 14:35: “Breaking tatreez rules”

>> 19:53: Selling vs keeping your tatreez

>> 22:15: Tatreez as a way for Palestinians in the diaspora to Palestine

>> 27:17: Introducing Palestine to Sam’s daughter through tatreez

>> 31:26: Being a man practicing tatreez

>> 34:10: Sam’s current projects

>> 36:31: Sam’s life lesson from tatreez

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Links mentioned in this episode:

>> Sam’s “Palestine’s Flower” tatreez flag

>> Sam’s Website

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