Maps

In the Maps cycle (2018-2020), Rifaae explores the theme of locating oneself in a new environment. These works are not mere geographical representations, but metaphorical landscapes of the feelings and thoughts that are experienced when adapting to a new life. Each map becomes an emotional diary that captures the search for home and identity.

The maps in Rifaae's Maps are crisscrossed with lines and symbols that represent not only physical locations, but also emotional states and inner journeys. These visual metaphors reflect the complex processes of adaptation and integration into a foreign culture. Rifaae's mappings are thus also a kind of self-exploration that takes the viewer on a journey through the artist's inner landscapes.

The works in this cycle illustrate the duality of place and identity, of geographical and emotional localization. They pose questions about belonging and the longing for a place in the world. Maps is a powerful expression of the human experience of redefining oneself in an ever-changing world.