about
Oîma represents a personal exploration of experimentation and nostalgia. The project was born from my desire to learn Guaraní, the second official language of Paraguay, as a way to honor my ancestors. As I delved deeper into the language, I found myself immersing in various forms of handwork, from natural dyeing to bookbinding, creating a tactile archive of sorts.
The phrase "oîma" can roughly be translated as "ready;” often used as a way to depart from a conversation. Oîma elicits a movement forward — perhaps even a mindset for creation, priming the stage for imagination and play.
—Marilyn Sanchez