Works on Paper Inspired by Marrakech

Marrakech Market 1- Mixed media

Marrakech Market 2- Mixed media

Marrakech Market 3- Mixed media

Surrounded by a vast palm grove, the medina in Marrakech is called the “red city” because of its buildings and ramparts of beaten clay, which were built during the residence of the Almohads. The heart of the medina is Jamaa el-Fna square, a vibrant marketplace.

Marrakech is known as the red city because its pink-tinted buildings reflect the light like a rose quarts gem. Marrakech is also known as the “Red City” due to its famous and inviting red walls, alleys and plazas. These red walls surround the Medina, the old city, and have numerous huge gates that used to be shut at night in the old days. The walls are now iconic and peculiar to this city by all means.

A visit to Marrakech is a magical experience. The city offers plenty of exoticism and romance. It’s a tourist destination that manages to combine the best of Moroccan culture and tradition but with a chilled out vibe and modern amenities too.

These mixed media works on paper are a combination of digital imaging, traditional monotype printing and collage. The paper was made for me using patterns of tiles I saw during my travels to Morocco.

Morocco

Fes- handicrafts

Marrakech- colorful market

Atlas Mountains

Essaouira- port

Rabat- capital city

Sahara Desert- at dawn

 

Casablanca- Rick's Cafe

Magic of the Orient

This summer we entered a world of mystery. Morocco is an initiation into the magic of the Islamic, Arabic, African world of medinas, minarets, desert and mountain, and yet retains a European patina. Imbibe the spirit of Morocco; wander the streets of the great cities.

Fez is a stunning array of medieval buildings; the world-famous souk of Marrakech sells a bewildering array of goods; Casablanca, is a thriving commercial center, and Rabat reflects its modern French origins. The snow-capped Atlas Mountains lie inland. Beyond them are the fringes of the parched Sahara. Whether scaling distant ridges, haggling for exotic artifacts, gazing at ancient wonders or marveling at the pink of a desert dawn, in Morocco, we were mesmerized