Mohamed Racim Gallery Hosts 'Artistic Journey Without Borders'

Visual artist Chefiga Feghir is presenting her exhibition, titled "Son voyage artistique sans frontières" (Her artistic journey without borders), at the Mohamed Racim Gallery in Algiers. The exhibition features more than 80 paintings, guiding viewers through aesthetic realms that highlight Algeria's heritage and natural beauty. Through her works, Feghir explores the spirit of Algerian architecture and wildlife, inviting contemplation and a journey through colors.

Feghir's collection is organized into three principal themes: Algerian natural landscapes, the historic Casbah, and floral bouquets. The landscapes powerfully represent various elements of Algerian heritage, including ancient Islamic architecture, historical landmarks, and captivating natural scenes inspired by regions such as Biskra and Ouargla, with specific depictions of gazelles and fennecs. Coastal vistas from Algiers, Douaouda, and El Kala, along with numerous lighthouses, also feature prominently. For the Casbah, Feghir employs an abstract style for the first time, portraying the ancient neighborhood in an idealized state while incorporating symbolic elements of its heritage and identity, such as historical doors, arches, and alleys. The floral bouquets, occupying a significant portion of the exhibition, utilize symbolic language to express happiness, optimism, and love, reflecting nature's simplicity.

Feghir uses both impressionistic and abstract artistic styles, refusing to be confined to a single approach, asserting that painting is not merely shaping forms but a profound act of sharing and creation. She employs a combination of knife and brush techniques, integrating the depth of oil painting with the vibrancy of watercolor to create layered textures and dynamic effects of light and shadow. A graduate of the Higher National School of Fine Arts in Algiers in 1985, Feghir has previously taught art and participated in numerous exhibitions. While known for her use of darker colors in the past, her current exhibition showcases increased illumination and emphasizes greens and browns, focusing on the depth of meaning conveyed through her visual language.