The painting "Hafida" by Inès Di Folco Jemni features a rich palette of muted tones, with soft yellows and blues in a fluid composition. It depicts a contemplative figure adorned with floral motifs, surrounded by abstract shapes and symbols, creating an otherworldly atmosphere. The blend of figurative and abstract styles evokes a sense of ancestral presence through layered forms and gentle, ceremonial gestures. This work reflects the artist's exploration of cultural narratives and the spiritual connection between past and present, challenging Western-centric perspectives. ...
Inès Di Folco Jemni’s work explores notions of exile, motherhood and the afterlife, and highlights myths and ritual practices around the world. The works invoke past lives, calling for the appari- tion of ancestors and spirits, combining care and gentleness in a ceremonial manner. Through figurative and abstract processes, playing on the disappearance or accumulation of forms, the works reveal ectoplasmic presences. Through her representations and references,
Inès Di Folco Jemni proposes new narratives, both personal and historical, outside the hegemonic Western gaze.
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