There is a tiny voyeur hiding inside everyone of us and Mohamed L’Ghacham likes to draw him out. This Spaniard with Moroccan roots paints gorgeous scenes from everyday life, incorporating influences from classic impressionism. Generally based on pictures he collects, L’Ghacham’s murals are infused with his particular aura of warmth. The surroundings also play an important role. When you look at his work, you momentarily enter the life of someone else.
Mohamed’s work always centres on memories and family scenes. In Ostend, he painted a woman cutting a birthday cake. This image is universally recognisable. Mohamed wants to portray the mother as an important member of the family. On the other hand, he sees the cake as a symbol of division and inequality.
