Saira Raza

“My experience at Hambidge was incredibly transformative. Being forced to unplug from digital life, it incited deep and challenging introspection about the mission and direction of my practice. While I did have plenty of time to work on current projects and made significant strides towards their completion, I found the most valuable aspect was the solitude and ability to dig deep into emotional spaces that are difficult to reach while trying to live day to day life. It was not easy. In fact, it was downright painful sometimes. But the result was a deeper connection with my work and the messages I have been wanting to convey related to themes of identity, connection, and privilege.”

– Saira Raza, Georgia, Music Composition, Lee and Margaret Echols Fellow for Musicians