In this new series, Ahmad Mallah transforms haunting images from Gaza into layered paintings, blending blurred traces of violence with delicate motifs of flowers and olive branches. Through this process, he aims to honor his people in Palestine by reimagining their stories—softening the sharp edges of pain while preserving the weight of their reality.
The paintings merge foggy, harsh backgrounds with symbols of life and resilience, creating a dreamlike conversation between trauma and hope. The olive branches and flowers, deeply rooted in Palestinian culture, become acts of remembrance and resistance, offering moments of beauty amidst chaos.
This body of work is a tribute to resilience, creating space for healing while envisioning a world where softness blooms even in the harshest conditions. The flowers, symbols of hope and liberation, honor the Palestinian people and stand as a quiet yet powerful reminder that freedom will come.
"Reimagining The Unbearable" 2024
Oil paint, acrylics and gouache on linen
200 x 140 cm
Private collection
Oil on linen
72x30 cm
3 pieces, each one 30x24 cm
