In his painting titled Kebab in Ramadan, artist Hassan Boujassoum evokes a vivid scene from his childhood Ramadan memories: a small shop lit in the evening, with children eagerly gathering around the kebab vendor.
The moment seems ordinary, but it is, in reality, a complete social scene where the street becomes a meeting space.
The subject of the painting, which the artist shared on his Instagram page, is not the food itself, but rather the longing for a time when distances were short, contentment was readily available, and joy was simple.
The painting documents this scene as a collective memory.
Stylistically, the work leans towards expressive realism, with saturated, warm colours and clear brushstrokes that give the surface vitality and a rich texture.
The figures are distributed in a crowded composition that reflects the vibrancy of Ramadan life.
The details are not photographic, but rather closer to an emotional record, where the spirit takes precedence over formal precision.
