Over the last few days, social media has been flooded with posts about the incident that occurred on the talk show Ma'kom Mona El Shazly, where Maha El Sagheer claimed to have created art pieces that were later revealed not to be her own. After the chaos, a sincere apology followed. Now, let's focus on the original artists and take a closer look at their beautiful art and the stories behind it.
Lisa Lach-Nielsen
Image via Lisa Lach-Nielsen Art
She is a Danish artist. Her paintings have something of surrealism. They stir something in you, making women remember something they went through, as her paintings feature women and girls. Her 2019 painting 'Made myself some Wings' gives the impression that the woman in the painting is trying to move forward, but something is holding her back. Physically, it's a rope, but as a symbol, it means something different to each spectator. The birds provide contrast and hope. As the name of the painting suggests, these wings are what's going to set the woman free from whatever is holding her back, and the most crucial part is that she's the one who gives herself those wings.
Caroline Wendelin
Image via Caroline Wendelin
Born to a Finnish-Swedish mother and a German father, and living in Spain, gave her art vibrant cultural influences. Her paintings are a unique mix of several styles. Her painting 'Becoming The Garden' is very ethereal and authentic. It showcases the healing and calming effects of nature. The golden backdrop creates a sunny atmosphere that contrasts beautifully with the depicted woman's white hair, which also hints at the approaching winter. It symbolises the passing of time, which gives us the patience to become what we nurture, as the artist herself expressed in an Instagram post.
Seaty
Image via Seaty
This French artist's work depicts a diverse range of people. His style is graffiti-like, and it's very vibrant. This special style gives him a lot of freedom with his canvases, such as cartons and skateboards. His paintings 'Dwarka', 'Kigali', and 'Bushido' depict three people from different cultures. The paintings are primarily black and white, with occasional flashes of colour. Looking at his paintings is like staring into the souls of the people he depicts.
Picasso said that "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life", not only for the artist but for the consumers of that art as well. That is the artist's gift to the world. It's a precious gift that shouldn't be tarnished by dishonesty or disrespect.
