This surreal desert painting explores themes of identity, memory and self-reflection. A woman stands by the water during sunset, holding a mirror - or perhaps becoming one herself. In the mirror, we see how the dunes turn into a blue sky, creating a visual conundrum between the inner and outer landscape.
The idea was inspired by the contrast between the harshness of nature and the softness of memories. I wanted to show how we carry whole worlds inside us - how the past lives on in our reflection. The mirror acts as both gateway and veil.
I used acrylic paint because of its flexibility and vibrant colours. The textures on the surface are deliberate, to enhance the sense of erosion, sand and weathered memory. The composition is warm in tone...
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…