A painting titled “For Jerusalem”—Cubist, Expressive, Symbolist

From the works of visual artist Dr. Alaa Al-Baldawi….

A mural among the world’s most renowned works of art—one that has garnered widespread acclaim and attention in the field of visual arts criticism and in both Arab and international art journalism—this work, titled…….. 

(For Jerusalem) This mural was created and completed with artistic flair… thoughtfully and uniquely, combining the Cubist-Expressionist style with symbolism…. At the center of the work stands the Holy City of Jerusalem… at the highest point in space, which is the focal point of the work… and the piece is built around this element, which serves as both its title and subject….

From the top right emerges the symbol of light… from the window of pitch-black darkness, and the symbol of the bereaved mother—the mother of the martyr… along with the bearers of the banners of struggle and love, led by the bearer of the key to the Gate of Al-Quds Al-Sharif… And on the left side of the scene, men shouted and chanted… “Jerusalem is ours…”.

And a horse gallops… crying out a cry of patience, strength, and will… the will to reach the goal… A banner embraces slogans faded by the passing days and years, and beside it stands a man shouting, “Save Jerusalem!” On the ground lie the remains of martyrs, and an owl watches and observes the events… in a frightening silence… and calm…. 

And a woman holds her baby close… in the midst of these events, fearing for his safety 

• From the unknown, and Yass is silent… and the owl watches and waits