Les Lignes De La Main 

Chaibia Talal painted "Les Lignes De La Main," lines of the hand, during a period of significant social change in Morocco, following its independence in 1956. Talal was an untrained artist from a rural background, her work defies traditional Western art historical categories. Her paintings often feature vibrant colors and stylized figures that reflect her personal experiences, memories and her cultural heritage. In "Les Lignes De La Main," the figure seems to simultaneously gesture a greeting and a warning. The lines that define the painting appear to delineate the painting as much as define the figure. "I paint what I feel," Talal once said, revealing the deeply personal and emotional connection she had with her art. Talal's work provides alternative narratives that challenge conventional representations of women. She offers a window into a world where female identity is not confined by Western standards, and celebrates the strength and resilience of Moroccan women, capturing the complex interplay of identity, culture, and personal expression.