Read on for My Modern Met’s exclusive interview.
What was the driving force behind this project?
These numbers have almost doubled in the last four months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
How did the relationship with UNESCO come about and what’s their role in the project?
Both UNESCO and UNICEF were brought to the project through his excellency Tariq Al Gurg.
Did you ever imagine yourself creating the world’s largest painting?
I feel 25 years of my career as an artist and humanitarian have led me to this point.
Tackling something so large is a challenge just in terms of organizing the execution.
How are you tackling the creative process on such a large scale?
The Journey of Humanityis our chance for a better future, to collectively paint the world a different color.
What’s an average day working on this project for you like?
Coffee, hug from my daughter, painting clothes on and I am ready to go.
Long days sometimes painting until the early hours of the morning.
What do you hope that people take away from the work?
I feel the most important thing we can do as adults is keep the child alive within us all.
