The Couple by Zena Assi

Discover the Symbolic Depth of The Couple by Zena Assi

The Couple by Zena Assi in Mixed Media on Canvas – Available on Beyond Square

The Couple by Zena Assi features a gentleman on a cycle wheel and a lady with a chair, expressed through rich mixed media storytelling on canvas. With a visually layered narrative, the artwork delves into the themes of urban displacement, cultural identity, and interpersonal dynamics. The composition juxtaposes movement and stillness-the wheel suggesting a journey or continuous motion, while the chair evokes stability, rest, or confinement.

Rendered in Assi’s signature style using textured surfaces, urban motifs, and calligraphic elements, this piece invites viewers to reflect on the tension between tradition and modernity, masculinity and femininity, freedom and restraint. The visual elements are not just symbolic but resonate with stories of everyday resilience in changing social environments.