Reflection by Hazel Bradley

Hani Zaki Habeeb, ‘Untitled’ L’Arche al Fulk, Egypt
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Artist: Hani Zaki Habeeb

Title: ‘Untitled’

‘Painting from Egypt’
A bare room. A bare floor.
Closed doors.
Locked windows.
A still fan.
An empty bed.
Muted colours.
An institution?
And in the foreground, a man lying – too large for his bed. Arms rest by his side.
What holds my gaze is his gaze: his eyes staring brightly out; a peaceful smile.
I’m moved and I know not why. The painting remains in my imagination, in my heart.
It touches me profoundly.

Hazel Bradley has been a member of L’Arche for 35 years, in France, in India and since 1996 in London UK. Her original training was in drama, later in dramatherapy, storytelling and spiritual direction. Her great love is in helping to create and animate creative, inclusive celebrations and liturgies. She is the Coordinator of the Golden Jubilee celebrations for L’Arche International 2014.

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