Artists in the Time of Pandemic, ARTSisters Group Exhibition

Linda Dubin Garfield, 11 Years at Fringe Arts

More works on paper inspired by the Atlas Mountains

Atlas Mountains 4

Atlas Mountains 5

Atlas Mountains 6

Atlas Mountains 7

These works on paper were inspired by the Atlas Mountains. They are mixed media one of a kind works on paper, using collage of paper I had printed using the patterns of Moroccan tiles I saw on our trip.

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.

Works on Paper inspired by the Sahara Desert

Sahara Sunrise 1- mixed media inspired by morning visit to Sahara Desert in Morocco

Sahara Sunrise 2- mixed media inspired by morning visit to Sahara Desert in Morocco

Sahara Sunrise 2- mixed media inspired by morning visit to Sahara Desert in Morocco

Few places on earth compare to the Sahara Desert, a natural wonder of vast plains and sun-baked dunes that dominates the south and east of Morocco. The world’s largest hot desert, the Sahara stretches a staggering 5.6 million square miles (9 million square kilometers) over several countries. Hemmed in by the Atlas mountain range, the Saharan sands are one of Morocco’s many highlights. 

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

Works on Paper inspired by Morocco

Atlas Mountains 1- mixed media inspired by travel through the Atlas Mountains

Atlas Mountains 2- Mixed media inspired by travel through the Atlas Mountains

Atlas Mountains 3- Mixed media inspired by travel through the Atlas Mountains

Morocco, a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and Jewish cultural influences. The Atlas Mountains extend some 2,500 km across northwestern Africa, spanning Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, separating the Atlantic and Mediterranean coastline from the Sahara Desert. Actually a series of ranges with diverse terrain, climates and wildlife, the Atlas are dotted with Berber villages and riven with canyons and ravines. The highest peak is Toubkal, which lies within Morocco's Toubkal National Park.

These works on paper use papers I created using patterns of tiles I saw in Morocco.

Last day- Great Group and Kesher Tours did a great job!!

Cindy Kline, our tour guide

Cinnamon and coriander fill the air as you walk through bazaars, Bright textiles catch your eye as you walk through the streets. Centuries of living mere miles from Europe and the Iberian Peninsula impressed upon the indigenous Berber people of northern Africa the imprint of a long parade of invaders, settlers and colonists. The result is today's Morocco, a modern nation where the blend of Berber, Jewish, Arbaic and European heritage infuses every souk, square, medina and oasis!!

We were a group of 17 people who got along great and enjoyed our company, our guide and the trip!! Led by Cindy Kline, who has been to Morocco numerous times, we learned and saw a lot!!

This was a kosher tour was organized by Kesher Tours.

PLEASE NOTE: Morocco is the first Arab country I have visited. Here is the preamble to their constitution:

Jews have been part of their country before Muslims and the King recognizes them as full citizens

I loved the tiles and mosaics everywhere!! Here are tile squares I've created so far:

Moroccan Squares 1

Moroccan Squares 2

Thinking about what art I want to create based on this trip. Stay tuned!!