CAF 8 - Suraia Abud

Suraia Abud

Suaraia Abud is a Uruguayan-Lebanese anthropologist and researcher specializing in cultural food studies. Her work includes projects in food education and culture, urban gardens, and intergenerational activities. From culinary memoirs to performances and documentaries, Abud seeks to interact with diverse communities to value everyday knowledge through food. She has participated in collaborative cooking initiatives in Spain, Uruguay, Lebanon, Italy, and Belgium. She is the founder of Cocinar Madrid, a project started in 2016 that reactivates spaces and communities through collaborative cooking.

CULINARY MEMORIES OF AN EDIBLE JOURNEY

Fermented Path
Perhaps the "Cold Fire" of fermentation has brought us here, and we are who we are thanks to its subtle and imperceptible movements? This exploration presents a symbolic journey through the ethno-culinary world of fermentation and migration. Inspired by her Lebanese roots and constant movement, this work aims to create a creative, sensory, and emotional immersion connecting bodily well-being and inner nutrition. The power of invisible, intangible living foods, emphasizing the symbiosis between bacteria and humans, foster a positive impact where time becomes an ally. Food, cooking, and eating shape shared choreographies, revealing the interplay of culinary and cultural ecologies.