(Ungoing Series)
Over the past few years, I've embarked on a series where I merge cultural patterns with the beauty of artistic makeup. These patterns are magnified on the face, yet the beauty remains prominent.

One of the prints I began with was the Keffiyeh.
The keffiyeh, a scarf with a checkered print, symbolizes these days the Palestinians' struggle for freedom.
Eventhough the print in the past had other meanings also, the print and scarf now represents as a sign of resistance. People wear it because they feel connected to Palestine. However, today, the situation in Palestine  is too often viewed like any other news or portraits that passes through beauty magazines or online platforms. This image focuses on two urgent issues: the persistent way in which the conflict in Gaza is approached and the ongoing struggle for women's rights and the recognition of female art forms in 2024. Although these topics are clearly present in the online world, they remain underexposed in reality.  They still do not receive rightful recognition, sufficient rights, and barely any real solutions are offered. The chain print of the Keffiyeh, which I have placed at the center of this image, acts as a powerful symbol of what our society desperately needs but often lacks today: freedom, equality, and unity.

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In this series, I aim to challenge viewers to reflect on their perception and the realities behind them.
By magnifying these patterns on the face, I invite viewers to delve deeper into the cultural significance and the broader socio-political context in which they exist. 

Models: 
Audrey Anouk Deswerdt
Renée Van Osta 
Nora van Laer