About The Artwork

“Hugging" is from the Love series that Anas Homsi has been working on for almost ten years. The Love series has garnered much praise for its nature to stimulate the senses - its palette and textured brushstrokes have resulted in a palpable and emotive experience for the viewer. In this painting, Anas describes the moment of close contact between partners through a hug. He says, "A hug is a unique act in any relationship - the partners do not need to talk to communicate, but the warmth of the moment is enough, it says whatever emotion you are feeling and what you want your partner to feel at the same time. Just through hugs, all the missing links will be completed." Anas urges the viewer to reflect on the silence of a hug and delve deeper into its experience to communicate with a partner mindfully.