Hope


One of the most important messages the world needs to hear and feel right now is that of hope. Portraying hope, as rays of light reach out over a field of flowers, the community in isolation but working together in faith that this will be overcome. Using metaphors from nature, representing the community as flowers and essential workers as pollinators going about their vital work in their own little bubbles. They distance but stay connected for the benefit of the community, reminding us how delicate but at the same time how resilient they are (like flowers and bees). As light reaches the individual bubbles, they burst freeing the creatures inside, portraying the time when we can come out of isolation. The earth is represented by Mother Nature who continues to give rise to pollinators and flowers. I purposely chose a black woman to represent Mother Nature, as Africa is known as the Cradle of Civilization, I feel more images of black people represented in a positive light must be made more visible and of course due to the current situation where if I stay silent, I too am guilty.

Khaula Mazhar mural at lakeview village

"For me this is great – doing something I love and having the community involved. This project was a dream come true for our narrative.”I feel more images of Black people represented in a positive light must be made more visible and of I wanted to focus on two different elements: the history of the area and the idea of community and how the two join together."

- Khaula Mazhar

About
The Artist

Khaula Mazhar

Khaula Mazhar


  • Self-taught, internationally exhibited, Mississauga artist Khaula Mazhar’s intrigue in emotions evoked by situations and surroundings seeps its way into her multifaceted subject matter. Painting mostly with acrylics, she conveys feelings that range from festive and lively, tranquil and contemplative to nostalgic and melancholy. An avid admirer of Rumi, much of her work is inspired by his writing and meant to convey his message. Two of her major exhibitions have focused on women’s empowerment and issues and her figurative work often portrays women’s resilience and their amazing ability to evolve. A true believer that art is good for you, she strives to bring art to her community through paint sessions, unique exhibitions and public art that makes a statement.
  • https://khaulamazhar.com/

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