Murex and purple (2022) Painting by Randa Hijazi

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  • Original Artwork (One Of A Kind) Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
  • Dimensions Height 51.2in, Width 43.3in
  • Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
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  • Categories Paintings under $20,000 Conceptual Art Asia
The color of purple was discovered in 1400 BC on the shore of Tire Beach, and then spread throughout the Phoenician coast, but the virtue of its international success is attributed to Tire; the legend of the purple discovery of the god Melcart-Hercules is attributed to the Phoenician coast, , His dog discovered the Murex shell which, when he tried[...]
The color of purple was discovered in 1400 BC on the shore of Tire Beach, and then spread throughout the Phoenician coast, but the virtue of its international success is attributed to Tire; the legend of the purple discovery of the god Melcart-Hercules is attributed to the Phoenician coast, , His dog discovered the Murex shell which, when he tried to eat it, dyed his hat in a brilliant color unknown then. Wishing this strange color, the nymph asked God to make her a robe of the same color, so as to please his sweetheart he ordered to collect the sea shells and prepare a tint of this scarlet color and make a charming dyed jacket that delighted the heart of the fairy. The seashells gather in the sea in early spring, Mating before egg laying. After being transported to the beach where it emptied into large basins, it was removed from the shells and left to rot, then crushed to release the colored tints that contain them. After three days, the resulting liquid is mixed with sea salt, and a

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A contemporary Syrian Canadian artist painter based in Laval, Quebec, working in a variety of medium including painting, sculpture, and mixed media.Backed by a dual major in fine arts and media, she created[...]

A contemporary Syrian Canadian artist painter based in Laval, Quebec, working in a variety of medium including painting, sculpture, and mixed media.Backed by a dual major in fine arts and media, she created a major theme of her artwork as the cultural connection between strongly rooted memories of the Orient and the continuously evolving western civilization. Using her artwork, she continuously opens new eyes to Canada as the place where the mix of civilizations create a new mosaic picture that represents humanity. The work of Randa sheds the light on many humanitarian issues, expresses the issues of injustice, poverty, and elimination, all in a harmonious and unique presentation.
Randa’s work was regarded by the Canadian Federal Council of Art and the circle of painting artists and sculptors of Quebec.She was granted several awards for her work that was exhibited in many countries across the world.

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