Mona Benyamin (b. 1997, Haifa, Palestine) is a visual artist, filmmaker, cellist, and writer who works between Palestine and the Hudson Valley, New York. Her artistic practice delves into themes of hope, trauma, and temporal consciousness, particularly focusing on the intersection of personal and collective histories. Through her works, the artist engages with intergenerational perspectives, exploring how these complex narratives shape identity and perception. By appropriating formats from mass and popular media, often manipulating their devices and structures, she critiques the concept of authenticity and challenges the rigid boundaries between truth and fiction. Her use of dark humor further underscores her investigation into agency, victimhood, and the nuances of power dynamics. Mona’s art invites viewers to reconsider established norms and the fluidity of memory, forging connections between personal expression and broader social commentary.