The Aesthetics of Displacement in Fatima Damq’s Drawings
Abstract
This study explores the aesthetics of displacement in the artwork of Tunisian artist Fatima Damq, focusing on the concept of "displacement" (écart), originally rooted in literary studies and later applied to aesthetics. Despite its significance, limited research addresses this concept in contemporary visual art, particularly in Damq's work. The study aims to analyze her artistic expressions within the context of displacement in form and color. Using a descriptive-analytical method, the research examines three selected artworks, highlighting the interplay of color, space, and structural vocabulary. Results reveal that Damq’s works embody aesthetic displacement, characterized by dialogical spaces and stylistic innovation. This research contributes to the academic discourse by providing insights into how displacement as a concept enriches the interpretation of contemporary art and informs future studies in aesthetics.
This study explores the aesthetics of displacement in the artwork of Tunisian artist Fatima Damq, focusing on the concept of "displacement" (écart), originally rooted in literary studies and later applied to aesthetics. Despite its significance, limited research addresses this concept in contemporary visual art, particularly in Damq's work. The study aims to analyze her artistic expressions within the context of displacement in form and color. Using a descriptive-analytical method, the research examines three selected artworks, highlighting the interplay of color, space, and structural vocabulary. Results reveal that Damq’s works embody aesthetic displacement, characterized by dialogical spaces and stylistic innovation. This research contributes to the academic discourse by providing insights into how displacement as a concept enriches the interpretation of contemporary art and informs future studies in aesthetics.
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