Syrian artist molds hope in clay amid conflict

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Syrian artist molds hope in clay amid conflict

STORY: Syrian artist molds hope in clay amid conflict SHOOTING TIME: March 1, 2024 DATELINE: March 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Rama Saman working 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAMA SAMAN, Syrian ceramicist 3. various of Rama Saman working 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RAMA SAMAN, Syrian ceramicist 5. various of Rama Saman working 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RAMA SAMAN, Syrian ceramicist STORYLINE: In the face of conflict and turmoil in Syria, Rama Saman, a talented ceramicist with a background in fine arts and media design, is molding hope in clay. Despite the challenges she faces, such as electricity shortages and the uncertainty of the future, Saman remains optimistic and passionate about her craft. For Saman, working with clay is not just a creative outlet, but a form of meditation and escape from the stresses of everyday life. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAMA SAMAN, Syrian ceramicist "Working with your hands actually takes out every stress you have and espe

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