Fragmented Legacy
Hala Emad
80 x 120 cm
Acrylic on canvas
2024. This stunning oil painting merges the ancient and the modern in a powerful visual statement. The central figure, resembling an Egyptian pharaoh, is depicted with intricately detailed features and a traditional headdress. The cracks running through the figure's face and body symbolize both the passage of time and the fragility of history.
The surrounding brushstrokes, in dynamic shades of blue, gold, and white, appear like fractured fragments of a wall, blending realism with abstraction. These textures create an illusion of a decaying mural, reinforcing the theme of a fading legacy. The composition invites viewers to reflect on cultural preservation, resilience, and the beauty found within imperfection.
Each painting is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, personally signed by the artist and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity to guarantee its originality.