DAMSSILI Art · Journal · Painting · 2020

Fantasia: the Tbourida on canvas

Six riders, outfits from several cities, and a folk art I wanted to set down.

Fantasia, or Tbourida, is regarded as a traditional folk art of Morocco. My 100 × 65 cm painting, made in 2020, is a recognition and a definition of Moroccan folklore.

The riders' outfits stand for several cities that celebrate this tradition: they speak of the unity of the country's folk art and customs.

It belongs to a series begun in late 2019, devoted to the heritage and folklore of Taroudant, my home town.