Naji AlAli PALESTINIAN, b. 1999
Play Your Cards Right, 2023
Acrylic on canvas
39 3/8 x 31 1/2 in
100 x 80 cm
100 x 80 cm
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This collection views life as a game where players navigate a chaotic world of distractions, conflicts, and arbitrary rules. Playful imagery, asking viewers to connect with their inner child, reminds...
This collection views life as a game where players navigate a chaotic world of distractions, conflicts, and arbitrary rules. Playful imagery, asking viewers to connect with their inner child, reminds viewers that life is, at its core, a series of challenges and choices. The most complex levels involve sports, entertainment, and war, but in this “Game,” you must focus on the ultimate goal: freedom, love, and happiness.
It highlights the tension between good and evil and the deceptions we face, reminding us to play the game wisely and keep our eyes on what truly matters: becoming the hero in our own stories.
It highlights the tension between good and evil and the deceptions we face, reminding us to play the game wisely and keep our eyes on what truly matters: becoming the hero in our own stories.