RAYS Edition 04 / Suleika Mueller

Celebrated photographer Suleika Mueller is set to launch the highly anticipated 4th edition of her acclaimed series, RAYS, on Saturday, 8th March 2025. This edition, titled RAYS: Wanu Yawanawa, delves into the spiritual practices and creative journey of Wanu Yawanawa, an Indigenous singer from the Amazon Rainforest. Wanu’s story shines a light on the profound connection between music, nature, and spiritual healing, offering viewers a rare glimpse into the Yawanawa traditions.

About RAYS

First launched on International Women’s Day 2024, RAYS is an ongoing zine series that celebrates women whose art serves as both a personal spiritual practice and outward creative expression. Each edition reflects how creativity serves as a conduit for the divine.

Artist Bio:

Swiss-born Suleika was raised in a Sudanese Sufi Muslim order, attending school in Switzerland and traveling regularly to Sudan, Egypt, the UAE, and across Europe to engage with her Sufi community. This diverse upbringing, straddling geographical and religious boundaries, has shaped her distinct aesthetic and viewpoint, carving out a new space for individuals with hybrid identities.

Now based in London, her work serves as a tool for crossing boundaries, expressing emotions, and creating bridges. Central to her practice are authentic portrayals and stories, challenging harmful stereotypes, and promoting unity in diversity. Passionate about themes like spiritual practices, transcendental experiences, various forms of communities, and the human condition, Suleika approaches her subjects with empathy and vulnerability, practicing non-violence to contribute to a more compassionate, ethical, and sustainable future.