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// Rohingyas: Floating On The Dark Sea by Zarina Hashmi, created in 2015, is a poignant woodcut print that addresses the plight of the Rohingya people. This minimalist piece features a stark, solitary boat outlined in white against a vast black background, symbolizing isolation and despair. Above the boat, small dots representing distant stars add a sense of loneliness and vastness, while the black sea below is subtly marked with gentle waves. Zarina’s restrained style and use of monochromatic contrast underscore the emotional weight of displacement and survival in hostile conditions. Measuring 40 cm by 30 cm, this artwork captures a haunting moment that speaks to themes of migration, refuge, and the human cost of political conflict.
Rohingyas: Floating On The Dark Sea, 2015
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// Rohingyas: Floating On The Dark Sea by Zarina Hashmi, created in 2015, is a poignant woodcut print that addresses the plight of the Rohingya people. This minimalist piece features a stark, solitary boat outlined in white against a vast black background, symbolizing isolation and despair. Above the boat, small dots representing distant stars add a sense of loneliness and vastness, while the black sea below is subtly marked with gentle waves. Zarina’s restrained style and use of monochromatic contrast underscore the emotional weight of displacement and survival in hostile conditions. Measuring 40 cm by 30 cm, this artwork captures a haunting moment that speaks to themes of migration, refuge, and the human cost of political conflict.
What is minimalism?
Minimalism is a style in music and visual arts characterized by pared-down designs and simplicity. It began in Western art after World War II, gaining prominence particularly in American visual arts. Minimalism draws heavily on aspects of modernism and is often viewed as a reaction against Abstract Expressionism, as well as a precursor to post-minimal art practices. Prominent minimalist artists include Agnes Martin, Donald Judd, Robert Morris, Frank Stella, and Dan Flavin.