This abstract portrait depicts a mysterious, otherworldly figure with striking green hues and bold, expressive brushstrokes. The dominant colors of green and grey create a dreamlike, ethereal atmosphere, while the distorted facial features and flowing, ghostly hair evoke a sense of introspection and the subconscious. The artist's distinctive style, marked by expressive, almost sculptural forms, suggests an exploration of the human psyche and the boundaries between the physical and the spiritual realms. This piece invites the viewer to contemplate the complexities of the human experience and the elusive nature of identity. ...
Rasha Omar captures the traces of memory, displacement, and conflict, transforming painting and installation into reflections on trauma, resilience, and the passage of time. Her works often juxtapose personal recollections with broader histories of war and migration, creating layered compositions that reflect both trauma and resilience. By blending figurative and abstract elements, Omar captures the tension between absence and presence, past and present, and the fragile continuity of life disrupted by violence. Her paintings frequently feature soft, evocative edges contrasted with harder, fragmented textures, suggesting the instability of home and identity. In her installations, materials such as broken glass, fragmented documents, and personal artifacts interact with painted surfaces to evoke memory, loss, and reconstruction. Through this interplay, Omar examines how individual experience intersects with collective histories, revealing the emotional and social consequences of displacement. Omar’s work navigates the space between intimacy and universality, transforming personal narrative into a broader meditation on human resilience. By combining drawing, painting, and sculptural elements, she creates immersive environments that encourage reflection on memory, survival, and the passage of time, highlighting the enduring presence of stories and experiences often left unspoken. ...
Nova Contemporary aims to cultivate the exchange of Thailand’s contemporary art and culture to Southeast Asia and beyond. They pride themselves on showcasing both established and emerging artists through a diverse programme of exhibitions and events – with a primary focus on exceptional Thai artists. They hope to bring art education to the general public and contribute to Thailand’s ever growing, vibrant art community.
