Salim Le Kouaghet, a visionary artist with a unique career path, unveils his works that transcend borders and artistic conventions. He invites us on an emotive journey into the heart of his rich cultural heritage, offering a coherent discourse, imbued with poetry and reflection.
From the outset, he distinguished himself with his atypical artistic approach. In an act of creative rupture, he gave birth to the Alif, symbol of his identity. This letter embodies for him both the uniqueness of the individual and the unity of the universe. Through the tearing of his canvases, he liberated his creativity and charted an artistic path, revealing an extraordinary language. His works, infused with spirituality and poetry, captivate with their emotional depth.
Through his creations, he explores the multiple facets of his identity, between cultural heritage, exile, and self-discovery. He seeks to give voice to forgotten stories and unearth stifled memories. His art is a dialogue between his memory and the material world, an exploration of his multidimensional identity. Imbued with random graphemes reminiscent of Arabic calligraphy, his work bears witness to a fusion of cultures…
Text Dalila Azzi, PhD in French Studies, specializing in women’s literature and gender studies, author, and journalist specializing in society and culture.