Basel El Maqousi, a Gazan artist and former art teacher, highlights the severe impact of the ongoing war in Gaza. As he navigates a life marked by daily bombings and the loss of basic needs, his artwork becomes a poignant expression of resilience. El Maqousi captures haunting images of suffering and displacement, aiming to convey the urgent plight of Palestinians to the world. His participation in the 'Under Fire' exhibition showcases the artistic spirit that persists amid tragedy, reminding viewers of the dignity and freedom that all Palestinians deserve.
El Maqousi emphasizes that his art conveys the urgent message of Palestinian suffering: 'My art is a message I carry to the world...we deserve to live with dignity.'
In describing his daily life in Gaza, he states: 'There is no work or art, we just try to run from one place to another, searching for salvation from the bombing.'
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