The image depicts a striking scene of a skeletal figure standing amidst a ring of fire. The vivid colors, with the intense orange flames contrasting against the black background, create a visually compelling and dramatic composition. The subject matter suggests a commentary on mortality, with the skeleton representing the transience of human existence. The artist's use of fire as a medium adds an element of danger and unpredictability, perhaps symbolizing the precarious nature of life. This thought-provoking piece likely reflects the artist's intention to explore themes of life, death, and the fragility of the human condition. ...
Mohamed Bourouissa’s practice traces and presents the complexity of socio-economic issues through his distinct creative vision. Often spending long periods of time in social groups or communities that he is inspired by, Bourouissa creates films that transcend the distinction between documentary and fiction. For his acclaimed work Horse Day (2014–15), the artist moved to a run-down area in Philadelphia, USA, to make, what he calls, his alternative to a cowboy movie, but eventually filming the life of local communities instead. Through film, rap, sound and photography, among other means of expression, the French-Algerian artist poses challenges to the simplicity with which mainstream and mass media portrays peripheries of societies. Bourouissa’s work is a poetic exploration of the complexity of life, striving to provide agency for those marginalised and excluded. ...
