Safaa Erruas

Safaa Erruas, born in 1976 in Morocco, is a distinctive Moroccan artist renowned for her use of domestic materials, predominantly white. Drawing inspiration from Moroccan dressmaking traditions, Erruas creates sculptures, installations, and public works using materials like cotton, tissue paper, pins, and razors. Her abstract compositions range from piercingly violent to intimate and fragile, opening her work to feminist interpretations. Erruas challenges conventional notions, sparking contemplation about a woman's relationship with her body, spirituality, and societal role. The abstract nature of her work allows for diverse interpretations, adding depth to the aesthetic potential of her creations.