Evil Doodles

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Preljocaj Ballet

I can write pages about the splendor and beauty of this ballet. At Beiteddine, the dancers all in Jean Paul Gaultier magnificent outfits enchanted us with "Blanche Neige" or "Snow White". In this picture, the evil queen is questioning her mirror "who's the fairest of them all?" Too bad you can't see the rest of the show. And too bad there were some impolite people that can't stay quiet.

La pizzeria

This is an illustration done for la pizzeria de bread republic in furn el Hayek. It's fun to see it hanging on the walls between people dining. The restaurant's moto "A tavola nessuno è solo".

The peacock complaining to Juno

Written by Jean de la Fontaine, it's the story of the peacock complaining to Juno about his lousy voice, unlike the other birds. Juno threatened him by plucking his beautiful feathers if he continues. (Illustration from my B.A. project)

On the beach

It was a really cool day on the beach. There were very few people. This lady sitting next to me was reading the paper. 

Hakawati in time of war

It's another illustration from my B.A. project. This time, the Hakawati is inspired from the plays of Roger Assaf and Hanane el Hage Ali.

In 1975, Roger Assaf started the Hakawati theatre, (Masrah el Hakawati). It consists on talking about people problems, and the daily struggle of the Lebanese citizens. After the plays were a huge success, the theatre was shut by the government because of the honesty and straight forwardness they treated the subjects, and they were prohibited to have access to it, so they performed in the streets and coffee shops in the city. They were then forced to stand in front of the court  for their act of rebellion. They won the case, and went to the mountains to spread their art and to work with the inhabitants.

Mom's orchids

My mom loves to take care of her flowers. I thought of taking the picture of this orchid with this late afternoon light slipping through the curtains with my argentic camera.

In Damascus

He told me stories about a prince, strong boys, witted women, strange places, enchanting music... and everything that you can imagine. (Illustration from my B.A. project)

First things first

Hakawati/Conteur

It's done! It's over! and I love it. My B.A. project in illustration about Hakwati was really appreciated by the jury. =)

Dorian Gray is back

Dandys are all around us  these days,  with their fascinating apparels, their "snobish" manners, their twisted tastes... At night, you find them wondering in some of Beirut's bars, parties and gatherings, and you just can't understand. Are they attracted by men, women? Are they dressed to impress or is it really how they are. After all this wondering, you just let go and enjoy the show. (Illustration from my B.A. project, Hakawati).

Just saying Hi!