The Art and Vision of Manal Cherki: Creations for Peace
Choreographer of Transcendent Art
Manal Cherki's Choreographic Expression: A Universal Language of Peace
Through a poetic approach and precise gestures, Manal Cherki explores dance as a true tool for dialogue. Drawing inspiration from the legacy of figures such as Martha Graham and Josephine Baker, she has developed an authentic choreographic approach where bodily movement and state of mind harmonize in fluid perfect balance.
An Exploration Through Movement
Her physical language navigates naturally between contemporary dance, oriental dance, and spiritual expressions. The artist constructs her works around fundamental action verbs—breathing, letting go, journeying, rising—transforming each gesture into an emotion shared with the audience.
Dance as a Diplomatic and Human Commitment: Deeply committed to humanist values, Manal Cherki makes the stage a space for gathering. Her creations are gentle invitations to celebrate Peace, Joy, Love, and Freedom. With sensitivity and restraint, she uses artistic expression to promote inclusion and tolerance, offering a poetic response to soothe the fractures in society (violence, racism, discrimination).
Manal Cherki, Painter: The Visual and Vibratory Universe
Manal Cherki's Paintings: A Universal Message of Peace and Colors
Manal Cherki’s canvases are an invitation to gentleness and contemplation. Through her paintings, the artist explores symbolic figures to share with her audience values that are dear to her: Peace, Love, Solidarity, and Freedom. Her work is characterized by the use of varied colors, nuanced forms, and subtle plays of light.
Art as Resilience and Hope
Just like singing or dancing, painting is for her a means of sincere expression to confront the ills of our time, such as violence, racism, and discrimination. By favoring vibrant and luminous colors, Manal Cherki chooses resilience. Above all, she wishes to convey joy, optimism, and hope to those who view her works.
A Diverse and Inspired Visual Universe
As a multidisciplinary artist, she naturally weaves connections between calligraphy, writing, and painting. Her visual expression navigates fluidly between several artistic currents:
- Symbolism
- Abstract and figurative art
- Surrealism
- Native painting
Driven by a constant desire to learn and evolve, Manal Cherki draws her inspiration from the respectful observation of classical works. She humbly and passionately studies the techniques and sketches of historical artists such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, and Edvard Munch, in order to enrich her own visual language.
