Inner Sanctuary No. 38 by Rana Samara
In her Inner Sanctuary series, Rana Samara turns her attention from intimate interiors to open, external landscapes that still carry a deeply personal resonance. Known for her expressive use of color and ornamental detail, she captures places that exist between memory and observation—spaces that feel both public and private, serene yet emotionally charged. Rather than depicting any generic setting, Samara’s landscapes are rooted in the Palestinian terrain—places shaped by personal memory and collective history. Despite the fragmentation caused by occupation, checkpoints, and displacement, her work reflects a persistent, intimate bond with the land.
