Roshdi sarraj

Last week there was a call to create artwork based on Roshdi Sarraj who unfortunately was killed in Gaza. I was moved viewing his work and legacy and took the time to create an illustration in the past few days and based my work on Roshdi, Palestine, and the work that he did. The main focus of the illustration is on Roshdi, his presence and his life as a photojournalist. My intent here was to make the outside color lines faded, fractured and divided to exemplify the state of the conflict within the region and the history involved. We also see the Palestine flag framed inside Roshdi, bright and chromatic with rippling waves that show full vibrant color. This illustrates the resilience of the people of Palestine, the history that lives on through sharing their stories and hope for a peaceful resolution. You can see his work on instagram for @ainmedia and his personal account at @roshdi.sarraj