Petite Sicile

Inspiration :

● Summer, beach, port, food: this is what inspires me "La Goulette", a city bathed in an atmosphere of pure peace. A place of interculturalism, coexistence of beliefs, opinions, exchange and fraternity. In a word : freedom. And its historical district of Little Sicily, commonly known as "la Petite Sicile," embodies this notion.
● As a homage to this city, vacillating between Tunisian traditions and exotic travel, I wanted to convey this same message of serenity. This artwork recalls both the notion of exoticism and the attachment to the motherland, its iconic places, gastronomic specialities, hidden references, films, music, and joy.

Creative process :

● For me, La Goulette is more than just a city, village, or place. It's a stage where everyday people play roles, from passers-by walking through the roads, little boys fishing, to directors who make movies about it. I remember going to La Goulette beach with my grandfather, who is sadly no longer alive, collecting seashells or enjoying the sea. In a way, it made me want to go back to my childhood memories.
● From a mosaic of images, searched in historical archives, maps, vintage posters, contemporary photographs – and especially from my memory – I painted La Goulette as I see it and as I see the world: in colour, adorned with warm and cold shades. At dawn or under dusk, the city assumes the pearly blue of its sea, the yellow of its sun, and the immaculate white of its peace…