Smoke on the Shoreline

This piece juxtaposes the serenity of the sea and leisure with the looming presence of industrial smokestacks in the background. Two empty chairs face the Mediterranean, inviting rest, yet the horizon is scarred by pollution and unchecked industrial growth. The contrast reflects Alexandria’s paradox; beauty and destruction intertwined, where daily life unfolds in the shadow of environmental collapse.

By staging this quiet scene against the backdrop of looming factories, the artwork raises a question: will future generations inherit seas of life or waters suffocated by smoke? It imagines a future where environmental stewardship is no longer a luxury but a demand for survival.