The Green Line Acrylic

Original Painting | Acrylic on Canvas | Ready to Hang | 40 x 120 cm

The composition centres on a horizontal format that balances contrasting elements through both colour and texture.
A broad field of vibrant blue sets the foundation, layered with distressed surfaces that suggest weathering and time.
Across this cool backdrop, irregular strokes of bright pink break the space with a sense of fragmentation, arranged in patterns that echo the idea of separation yet remain visually connected.
Cutting through the middle, a thin green stripe introduces a clear division—an intentional boundary that directly references the actual Green Line that separates the Turkish Cypriot north and Greek Cypriot south of Cyprus, as well as the divided city of Nicosia.
This charged boundary brings contrast and structure while inviting reflection on division and connection.

This artwork quietly explores how physical and political boundaries shape experience, both outwardly and within.
The Green Line in Cyprus is a symbol of conflict and separation between communities, and here it serves as a focal point in a dialogue about division and hope.
The surrounding blue evokes the Mediterranean Sea, while the pink suggests optimism and the potential for reconciliation.
The tactile surface further reinforces this narrative, suggesting layers of history and resilience beneath the surface.
Overall, the piece offers a thoughtful meditation on the complexities of identity, separation, and the enduring possibility of unity.