‘Tafraoute’ is named after the birthplace of my grandfather, who grew up in an Amazigh (Berber) region of Morocco. When I visited the village for the first time, I was struck by its creative and authentic energy. One image stayed with me: a group of blue rocks, painted by a Belgian artist and placed within the surrounding mountain landscape. Their presence raised questions for me about belonging, cultural exchange, identity, and how the transformation of a landscape that perhaps does not belong there can redefine a place.
‘Tafraoute’ is named after the birthplace of my grandfather, who grew up in an Amazigh (Berber) region of Morocco. When I visited the village for the first time, I was struck by its creative and authentic energy. One image stayed with me: a group of blue rocks, painted by a Belgian artist and placed within the surrounding mountain landscape. Their presence raised questions for me about belonging, cultural exchange, identity, and how the transformation of a landscape that perhaps does not belong there can redefine a place.