Smoke | Untitled 4

Reem Bassous's "Smoke," 12"x12" oil on canvas works, acts as a potent visual processing of Lebanon's current turbulent reality. The abstracted forms and muted, often smoky palette evoke a sense of unease and instability, mirroring the lingering effects of conflict, political turmoil, and economic hardship. The "smoke" can be interpreted as a metaphor for the obscured truths, the lingering uncertainties, and the pervasive sense of displacement that characterizes the contemporary Lebanese experience. These intimate-sized canvases become a space for reflection, capturing the fragility and resilience of a nation grappling with ongoing crises.