The Cursed Gold

Year: Aug 2021
Materials: Acrylic painting
Size: 2 meters x 2 meters
Client: Cultural Foundation-Abu Dhabi

Navigating the spectral boundary between the known and the unknown, Reem Al Mazrouei’s masterpiece, “The Cursed Gold,” is an exquisite exploration of juxtapositions. Cast in a surreal tapestry, this vast canvas transports viewers to a realm where curses are not mere superstitions but tangible threads of existence. The ethereal landscape, painted with both foreboding and allure, beckons observers into its depths. Yet, within this ominous dreamscape, Al Mazrouei deftly weaves in undertones of tranquillity and glimmers of hope. The duality presented the harrowing alongside the harmonious suggests that even in the darkest of curses, there exists an ember of redemption waiting to be discovered. This portrayal is not just a testament to Al Mazrouei’s extraordinary talent but also a profound statement on the human condition: that in the face of adversity, hope persists.