In this artistic collection, I chose to address a sensitive and bold subject: sexuality and eroticism. This phase represents a break from taboos and restrictions that define the discussion of sex in our societies, especially within my cultural and religious Arab-Muslim background. In these works, I raised issues related to the body, specifically sexuality as a human right that should be protected from violence, harassment, and rape. Bodily freedom is an essential part of human rights, and I wanted to approach this subject boldly, without fear or hesitation.
Color Technique and Acrylic Materials:
To achieve a direct and clear impact, I focused solely on using acrylic colors during this phase. I chose acrylic because it allows me to express myself with strength and clarity, without any doubt or hesitation. This was very important for me in presenting topics that are socially or culturally uncomfortable. Additionally, in some works, the materials were varied as a form of contradictory techniques. At times, I used other materials like maps or decorative tissues, which contribute to creating a parallel, colorful scene that reflects the complexity within this struggle.
The Body and Male Dominance:
I did not only focus on sexual pleasure but aimed to highlight the conflict in concepts and ethics related to sex and how they intersect with male dominance that controls the woman's body and defines its boundaries. Through works that address this subject, such as "Sex, Excitement, and Weapon," I tried to show how sex is turned into a tool for power domination and how the body is used as a tool to cement power, leading to unhealthy concepts that affect both the individual and the community.
Physical and Societal Expectations:
This collection also aims to shed light on the physical expectations imposed on individuals in different cultures and societies. How is a specific role imposed on the body? How is the woman forced to interact with her body according to the expectations of others? These works were an attempt to examine these societal pressures and how an individual can break these constraints and reclaim their bodily autonomy.
Cultural Critique of Societal Concepts:
Through this collection, I wanted to initiate a discussion about sex as a legitimate right, emphasizing that it should not be surrounded by any religious or social restrictions. In this context, I used acrylic colors to approach the topic boldly and clearly, focusing on the contradictions between individual desires and societal limitations. These works served as an invitation to discuss the changing and contradictory ethical values in society surrounding sex and sexual freedom.
Medium used: Acrylic paints.
Dimensions: 120 x 120 cm
Date: 2019
Medium used: Collage newsprint and colored paper, and black ink pens and textile and oil pastels.
Dimensions: 70 x 50 cm
Date: 2013
Medium used: Acrylic paints.
Dimensions: 50 x 50 cm
Date: 2019
Medium used: Acrylic paints.
Dimensions: 50 x 50 cm
Date: 2019
Medium used: Acrylic paints.
Dimensions: 50 x 50 cm
Date: 2019
Medium used: Acrylic paints.
Dimensions: 50 x 50 cm
Date: 2019
Medium used: Acrylic paints.
Dimensions: 50 x 50 cm
Date: 2019
Medium used: Acrylic paints.
Dimensions: 50 x 50 cm
Date: 2019
Medium used: Acrylic paints.
Dimensions: 70 x 50 cm
Date: 2019
Medium used: Acrylic paints.
Dimensions: 70 x 50 cm
Date: 2019
Medium used: Acrylic paints.
Dimensions: 70 x 50 cm
Date: 2019
Medium used: Acrylic paints.
Dimensions: 60 x 40 cm
Date: 2019
Medium used: Acrylic paints.
Dimensions: 80 x 60 cm
Date: 2017
Medium used: Acrylic paints.
Dimensions: 70 x 50 cm
Date: 2019
Medium used: Acrylic paints.
Dimensions: 50 x 50 cm
Date: 2019
Medium used : Fabric and textile collage.
Dimensions: 70 x 50 cm
Date: 2015
Medium used: Acrylic paints.
Dimensions: 60 x 40 cm
Date: 2017
Medium used: Fabric and textile collage.
Dimensions: 70 x 50 cm
Date: 2008
Medium used: Fabric and textile collage.
Dimensions: 120 x 120 cm
Date: 2007
Medium used: Fabric and textile collage.
Dimensions: 120 x 120 cm
Date: 2011