This abstract painting features a distorted, ghostly figure with prominent eyes and a somber expression. The dominant colors are shades of green, with touches of gray and yellow, creating an unsettling, otherworldly atmosphere. The loose, expressive brushstrokes and the ambiguous, dreamlike nature of the subject matter suggest a surreal, psychological exploration of the human experience. The artist's intention seems to be probing the depths of the subconscious and evoking a sense of unease or melancholy within the viewer. ...
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.
