Claustrophobia

Mixed media by Meriem Delacroix, realized in 2021.

Thick, matte black paint applied with textured, materic brushes to create a suffocating darkness that dominates the canvas.

At the heart of this oppressive abyss, a stark, blinding white center serves as a focal point, representing the overwhelming feeling of confinement and anxiety. The textured black paint surrounding the white center appears to close in, emphasizing the sensation of being trapped and encroached upon. This painting conveys an intense and visceral experience of claustrophobia, leaving the viewer with a palpable sense of unease.