Want to know a little more about the designs we’re launching with and the artists behind them? Read on.
A Trip Down Memory Lane
Art, in its essence, is a conversation with time. Lebanese artist Adra Kandil, fondly known as Dear Nostalgia, offers a delightful homage to the golden days of Beirut. The vivid photo collage captures the essence of an era gone by, inviting you to take a moment and reminisce.
Art as a Universal Language
Yasmina Keyrouz’s design, drenched in summery hues, is a tribute to her beloved home city of Beirut, no matter the language.
Frogs, Onions, and Gods – We’ve got it all.
From Sarah Orfali’s minimalistic take on a frog circumscribed with thought-provoking text to Khalid El Wakiel’s evocative representation of the ‘onion effect’ that stems from loss, the range of themes and styles is thought-provoking and visually tantalising.
And, if you’re inclined towards ancient tales, Essam El Saadany’s artwork depicting Egyptian gods will transport you to the heart of the Pharaonic world.
A Voice Carried Across Generations.
We don’t shy away from political sentiments expressed through art. Narmeen Hamadeh’s sunny portrayal of ‘Zaitoun’ set against a tatreez (patterns used in traditional Palestinian embroidery) backdrop or Marah Zada’s powerful collage reflecting the Palestinian refugees’ right of return are not just designs – they’re stories, pleas, and dreams painted on canvas.
A Groovy Twist and a Maven on a Mixer
Imagine, for a moment, a Jazz festival in Jenin, Palestine. Reem Mehyar did, and the result? An imaginative and spirited fictional poster that makes you want to groove to the beats of resilience and hope. And what if Umm Kulthoum were around today (like we wish she were)? Do you think she’d be spinning the most fire tracks? Zeina Gammouh, also known as Out of Canvas, seems to think so.
Monochromes in Vogue
Rana Hemdan’s sketch is striking, inviting you to have a closer look at the details. What you’ll see is a bird set against a sprawling city, while Reem Al Jeally’s audacious take on a fictional Vogue cover challenges societal norms with a bold statement.
Take a Trippy Trip
Bright monochromatic eyes and tentacles interplay to create Danya Bayomi (aka Urban Gypsea)’s striking mural which depict what she envisions the Eye of the Universe to look like.
Hiba Yassine’s otherworldly characters seem to be conveying a message of unlimited strength born out of the feminine spirit.
The Heart of Mistica
Every T-shirt at Mistica is more than a piece of clothing. It’s a canvas that tells tales of traditions, challenges, hope, and dreams. Through our collaborations with Arab artists, we hope to share the Arab experience through art.
With an embroidered logo, an emblem of our commitment to quality, our slogan proudly patched on the chest, and a label underneath every print bearing the name of the artwork and artist behind the artwork, we’re not really about fashion. We’re about bridging worlds, sparking conversations, and wearing our stories on our sleeves – quite literally!
Remember, art is a journey. And as we always ask at Mistica, “Curious to see where it takes you next?” Stay tuned, for this is just the beginning.