Deforestation
Canvas 40 x 40 cm, mixed media (spray paint, Posca markers, pencil, felt-tip pen), June 2024
In Deforestation , Mounya Kecha sensitively depicts a silent cry in the face of nature's irreversible destruction. The tree, drawn in black and white, stands like a vestige of a once-vibrant forest, while a pristine sun illuminates a deserted landscape. The contrast between the vivid colors—coral pink and deep turquoise—and the tree's dark, evanescent lines creates a tension between beauty and loss.
At the foot of this tree, disordered lines evoke the nets of human exploitation, trapping the last traces of life. The title alone reflects a profound reflection on environmental injustice and inaction in the face of the damage wrought by greed.
With mastery of mixed techniques, the artist blends lightness and gravity to convey a powerful message: free will gives us the possibility to choose between good and evil, but what remains when these values seem to disappear?
Deforestation is a committed work that invites reflection on our responsibility towards nature, while offering a composition that is both poetic and impactful.
