For Mufak Naoroz, a stretch of canvas is like a window through which we manifest our own world.  Since our lives are made up of fragmented yet connected moments, it is no surprise that Naoroz takes a cubist approach to painting.  The method reflects the fact that our world is becoming more abstracted in our quest for individualism.  Naoroz uses a modern style, but the design has classic elements.  Although each work is made up of multiple geometric shapes, they share lines and surfaces of colors that work to build a bigger picture.  The paintings therefore are figurative, with the subject matter ranging from flamingoes and flowers to musicians and people at rest. 

In the midst of a design style meant to replicate the hustle and bustle of contemporary living, these scenes reflect the more quiet moments of life: bathing, napping, relaxed conversation, and waiting for the train.  The colors—deep and soothing, yet full of lush warm tones—further exude calmness. Naoroz was born in Iraq in 1960 and in 1988 moved to Norway, where his works have been exhibited in solo and collective exhibitions.