Fatin Rahmouni

ARTIST STATEMENT

My monsters begin with joy. You encounter them with colorful humor and a directness that needs no explanation. Time and again, people of all ages and backgrounds react similarly to my work: they smile. What happens after that first smile is personal. The monsters don’t dictate any specific characters, roles, or meanings. Everyone is free to experience them in their own way and find their own connection to them.

In a world that’s becoming faster, louder, and more unpredictable, I want to use my art to create a counter-space — a place where you can pause for a moment, take a deep breath, and find peace. The lightheartedness of my work doesn’t contradict its depth. Both can exist at the same time.

My artistic language is shaped by street art and urban art. For me, they are an expression of our present: free, immediate, and open to people who might never encounter one another in traditional art contexts. This approach releases my monsters onto a wide variety of surfaces as well as into public spaces.