Once Upon A Time 2

The closeness of the figures in Once Upon a Time was inspired by pleasant memories of my family and friends spending time together on the beach. We sang, talked, laughed, and enjoyed ourselves. I felt a powerful need to express the beauty of Syria and Syrian people, as more recently the country has been burdened by associations of violence and misery. In Once Upon a Time 1, I wanted to show the figures in action – blending, interacting, and connecting with one another.

Acrylic & Mixed Media on Canvas

2016, 48" X 48" (inch)

The scene in Once Upon a Time Two is similar to Once Upon a Time One because I depict the pleasure of loved ones together.

I’ve applied generous yellow and blue. Given my Mediterranean background, I have strong memories of the sun and the sea being in my surroundings.

The figures in Once Upon a Time 2 are unlike the figures in Once Upon a Time 1, as here I wished to convey their individuality, that each person has their own story.

The unique way in which each adult or child is positioned reflects their distinct identity.