Tunisia - 24.8" x 24.8" x .5" Acrylic on Wood - 2025

Tunisia is a mandala that glows with warmth, light, and refined elegance—an homage to the golden sun, pastel architecture, and mosaic artistry of North Africa’s Mediterranean jewel. Inspired by the gentle, sunlit beauty of coastal towns like Sidi Bou Said and the intricate geometry of traditional Tunisian tilework, this piece invites the viewer into a dreamscape of soft light and subtle radiance. The palette flows like a warm breeze across a terracotta terrace: soft, sun-kissed yellows blend with blush pinks, sandy neutrals, and delicate white accents. These tones reflect the weathered beauty of seaside buildings bathed in sunlight and the soft palette of the desert as it glows beneath a setting sun. At its heart, the mandala echoes the quiet dignity of Tunisian architecture—arched, symmetrical, and thoughtfully layered—each brushstroke a nod to time-honored craftsmanship. Embedded throughout are shimmering iridescent crystals that catch and scatter light, mimicking the play of sun on sea, or the sparkle of tiled fountains in a hidden courtyard. Their placement adds dimension and ethereal depth, drawing the eye inward and enhancing the meditative rhythm of the design. The mandala’s gentle geometry and floral layering suggest both movement and stillness, much like Tunisia itself—a land where the desert meets the sea, where markets overflow with color, and where centuries of artistry continue to echo in pattern, form, and rhythm.