Portrait of Everyone & No-one #2

2023

Oil on Canvas

36 X 60 Inches

SOLD

Collection: The Cold side

Series: Portrait of Everyone & No-one

Portrait of Everyone & No-one explores the border between dreaming and reality. The faces we encounter in our dreams are not entirely new but a collage of those we've seen while awake. By painting intuitively from imagination, portraits emerge that are not of a specific person, but carry the essence of all who have passed through my life.

In this piece, I pay homage to my Kurdish roots through a modern interpretation of traditional Kurdish attire. The Haudenosaunee symbol of peace and unity is depicted on the mother’s chair, showcasing her past still being with her in her new surroundings. These portraits embody not just individual identities but also the rich tapestry of connections that shape our understanding of family and community.

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