Mohammed Assalmi at Nobl’ys Gallery: A painting in the colours of the terroir

Capturing the identity markers of his terroir, Mohammed Assalmi transmits the landscapes of the South with sensitivity, drawing inspiration from their colours, their compositions, and their impregnable beauty. A beauty that only someone who has lived under their charm can transcribe with fidelity and love. But without giving the impression of copying them like a postcard. Such is the genius of Mohammed Assalmi. A talented artist, himself part of this world and knowing it perfectly."I myself am a son of the South. I consider myself a student of the Tafilalet School of Fine Arts. Therefore, the colours and themes I choose are born in this region, and I translate them in my own way, infusing them with my own feelings and my own reflection. I never do postcard work," emphasises Mr Assalmi. This essential name in academic figuration has managed to touch all audiences, amateurs and profession…