From time to time, the Palestine Center distributes articles it believes will enhance understanding of the Palestinian political reality. The following article was published by MEMO on February 19, 2016.
“Palestinian artist uses cacti to embody Palestinian suffering”
Ahmed Mohamed Yassin, 21, a Palestinian university student uses a rather unusual tool to carve his paintings.Yassin uses cacti or prickly pears to embody Palestinian suffering and aspirations. To Yassin, cacti have symbolic meanings because they signify patience and resilience. “They are available at no cost and have the ability to absorb and preserve colours,” he explained.
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