OUZERETTE: ARTIST PROFILE

 

Morocco is incredibly full of serendipitous discoveries. Wander off the beaten path - or in our case, away from the bustling tour group - and you might discover even more meaningful stories and more beautiful objects.

We met this talented artists on a stroll through the Ouzerette Medina. He was on the "tourist path" where we had already learned to avoid prolonged eye contact and getting lured inside handicraft shops. Most of these shops actually had unique artifacts - antique wooden doors and crafted silver necklaces sparked my interest - but after a while, it proved a bit overwhelming. This artist quietly and patiently invited us in. I immediately loved his abstract style. Modern Painting is rare to find in Morocco and I appreciated his bright color and bold brush stokes. He captured the bustling, energetic essence of a medina in minimal gestured details. The painting have a vibrant melancholy, and excude a colorful, yet well worn history, that represents Morocco perfectly.