This painting captures the bustling heart of Marrakech at a magical moment: the sun is sinking behind the city, illuminating Djemaa el Fna square with fiery shades of yellow, orange and red. In the middle you can see the silhouette of the Koutoubia mosque, while the market is buzzing with people, stalls, music and smell.
I was inspired by the power of this square, where daily tradition, chaos and poetry come together. Using thick layers of acrylic paint and the palette knife, I wanted to depict the intensity of sound, colour and movement. The work is not literal, but emotional: as if you feel rather than see the square.
The composition is explosive and full of contrast, where the light seems to literally splash out of the canvas. The rough touch makes it dynamic and lively, like the city itself.
A powerful work for anyone who has Morocco at heart - or is simply touched by the fire of colour, culture and movement.
Hassan Hamdi is a Dutch-Moroccan visual artist whose work balances between stillness and expression. His portraits and conceptual projects have been featured on international art platforms such as Saatchi Art and Werk aan de Muur. With a refined style and deeply human approach, he touches on themes of identity,.. Read more…