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”I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.” - (Charlotte Brontë)

The figure of the femme fatale has come to inspire the works of Olga Hassan the most. Deep and intense gazes provoke in the viewer a sense of strong attraction, but at the same time fear and disquiet. These moods in continuous oscillation between insecurity and enchantment are also given to us by the choice of color and the technique used.

The brushstrokes are distributed in space, imprecise and rich in materiality, describing the forms in a series of layers. The faces are narrated with brushstrokes in an incessant conflict between light and dark and between colors of opposite shades. Day and night, dark and light. A powerful duality characterizes Olga Hassan’s paintings, making the woman the emblem of strength and independence. A duality that has always characterized the archetype of the femme fatale, modifying and redefining the role of the female figure throughout history.

Head over to the shop section to browse her collection of artworks and prints. Follow Olga's on social media platforms (TikTok: @olgahassan.art & Instagram: @hssan.art ) for daily insights into her artistic journey and process.