About this work
Figures rise and dissolve within a storm of color, their bodies formed from fiery reds, luminous yellows, and oceanic blues. They stand like guardians of memory, suspended between shadow and light, their presence both haunting and tender. The canvas burns with movement, echoing the turbulence of time and the fragility of human bonds.
Created in 2010, this work anticipates Ahmad Moualla’s later explorations of violence, exile, and resilience. The abstraction of color and form allows each viewer to find their own reflection in the faces of the crowd.
This piece is a testament to Moualla’s power to merge personal histories with collective memory. For collectors, it stands as a reminder of the fleeting opportunity to secure works that bridge the intimate and the monumental.
Ahmad Moualla (b. 1958, Banyas, Syria) is one of the most influential figures in contemporary Syrian art. A painter, graphic designer, and professor, he studied at Damascus University and the…
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