The Paintings of Mohammad Al-Krunz: A Festival of Life
The images of Mohammad Al-Krunz's destroyed paintings stand as witnesses to key moments in the journey of a self-taught, passionate artist. He began with an intuitive talent for drawing, driven by his love for art, and continued to work on developing his tools, honing his skills, and discovering his own style through practice, experimentation, and perseverance. In doing so, he shaped his vision of his role as an artist in a place like Gaza and the art he could contribute to a vibrant and diverse artistic scene.
Mohammad Al-Krunz's works also bear witness to a beautiful, optimistic, and resilient spirit that celebrates life. They reflect a perspective capable of capturing simplicity and authenticity, whether in a fleeting moment of joy or a leap into the air, transforming these into gestures of unending happiness and strength.

Mohammad AlKrunz, My Chicken (2021)
His art also, with lightness and love, captures the shadows of absence and the fragrance of martyrs. If one were to see his paintings collectively, they would find a festival pulsating with life. Mohammad also employs the techniques of pointillism and color blotting in constructing his paintings, infusing them with an abundance of beauty and vibrant colors.
This approach defies the cycles of ash and despair that the occupation attempts to impose on Gaza and its people. Additionally, he places children and nature at the center of many of his works, deepening the purity of a spirit that is dynamic, joyful, and brimming with possibilities. It is the energy of love that drives the artist to invest significant time and patience in elevating seemingly ordinary moments to peaks of hope, joy, and a celebration of life. Alongside hundreds of destroyed artworks, you can view images of the art pieces Mohammad Al-Krunz lost after occupation forces targeted his home in Al-Bureij camp multiple times.
Mahmoud Abu Hashhash
A writer and poet based in Ramallah
Published on 13.1.2025