This print is based on an old photograph of a female from Ramallah. Rand splashed beautifully with fresh colours. Adding olive branch wreath which refers to the olive tree the symbol of resistance and the Sunbird which is the symbol of Palestine.

The Arabic quote says “ And light your lamps with my oil” is taken from Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish’s poem The Second Olive Tree - شجرة الزيتون الثانية

Rand Dabboor is a young Palestinian artist and graphic designer born in Jerusalem. She is known for her unique style of taking old Palestinian photographs, re-presenting their stories in a way that is fresh to the eye. Rand strives through her art to preserve the Palestinian heritage, framing memories of Palestine with beautiful splashes of modern colour. Her artwork is a documentation of the history of Palestine to ensure it is not erased by the occupation.

Rand has participated in different events and exhibitions in Palestine, including national Palestinan women's day and The Sound of Silence gallery at the Mahmoud Darwish museum.

Size:
A4: 21.0 x 29.7 Cm