Female artists come together in the Moroccan coastal village of Tamraght to raise awareness of clean oceans and a clean conscience. The mural ‘Wash it Away’ is a tribute to the oceans of mind, body and spirit - and the fine balance of natural equilibrium. Avid environmentalists, Caroline Hargreaves (Norwegian Sage) and Alice Linford (Art by Alice) are also well travelled and have witnessed the destructive effects of pollution on our inner and outer nature - from the shores our global seas to the shores of our psyche and following experience of reality.
The artists hope that the mural will inspire more people to make active choices that care for - and honour nature’s flow. The imagery encourages the audience to open their eyes to the beauty and delicate interplay between aquatic life and human consciousness. Moroccan berber and islamic symbolism is woven together with eastern mantras and mandalas - honouring the deep-rooted wisdom of local culture and the inherent power of the yogic path.
“The mural came to life and 'spiralled to the surface’ short after my first meeting with Alice. I never seize to be surprised by the spontaneous ways of uninterrupted creative spirit and the blending-together of our human brush strokes.” - Caroline
The piece measured 8x4 metres, took 60 hours to complete. It is located on the upper terrace of Bagus Surf Camp, a local and authentic gem in Tamraght Village - home to a growing community of creatives and wanderers. Bagus offers unique yoga and surf immersions in the ocean and deserts realms of the Southern Moroccan coast.
Quoting the song that inspired the title - ‘Wash it Away’ by Nakho and Medicine for the People:
“Holy holy grandmother, we sing
Wash us clean of our pain and suffering
Give us strength for our new beginnings
From my deepest grace I sing
Wash away, it will wash away
Lift 'em up.”
Caroline Hargreaves - Norwegian Sage /@norwegiansage
Alice Linford Forte - The Art of Alice /@artofalice
