"To be seen" is an abstract painting that delves into our innate desire for acknowledgment, validation, and understanding for who we truly are, beyond surface appearances. Inspired by Freudian theory, this mixed media series explores the profound relationships we seek and form with other humans who resonate with our subconscious make-up. Created using an interplay of soak-stained sheer fabric and reflective prints on paper, “To be seen” is hand-stretched on wooden bars, adding to its tactile allure, material interactivity and transparency, to invite viewers on an intimate journey of self-discovery.

Beatrice Dina

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As a multidisciplinary artist and documentary filmmaker, I’ve always been attracted to the inner landscapes of human beings, exploring themes of cultural hybridity, psychology, and spirituality. Having lived among complex and conflictual worlds, my work reflects diverse cultural influences and a personal exploration of identity, belonging and freedom. My paintings are characterised by bold and vibrant colour choices, employing multiple media and materials, like the diverse fabrics of societies I inhabit. As a result of this identity tapestry, I became interested in the transcendental, and how we can arrive from the material to the immaterial, where perhaps we can find more things in common than the conflictual realities we live in.