About the work
- 40 x 40 x 2 cm
The artwork (La Pénombre de la Mémoire by Said Ouarzaz) is available for pickup at BelArt Gallery in Brussels, Belgium, or it can be delivered to the address of your choice within 2 to 3 weeks after your order is confirmed. The artwork is insured during transportation, so there’s no risk. Origin: Belgium.
This painting emerges from the raw energy of the Moroccan backcountry. A self-taught vision defines the composition. Bold black strokes collide with a stark white ground. The gesture is immediate. It feels primordial.
The artwork bypasses traditional academic codes. It draws from a deep, telluric strength. Black oil drips and stains create a rhythmic dance across the surface. This approach mirrors a trance-like state. It connects the artist to an animist ancestral world.
The forms oscillate between abstraction and suggestion. Distorted shapes overlap in a dizzying swirl. One can sense the presence of a familiar spirit guiding the brush. It is a dialogue between the soil and the canvas. The result is an intense, visceral expression.
The composition rejects the straight line. It embraces a winding, intuitive course. This 2020 piece stands as a testament to a singular artistic identity. It blends dripping techniques with a profound cosmic energy. The final impact rests in the heavy contrast of the monochromatic palette.










