Artist: Sophia Kacimi
Photographer: Osama Ahdi
Artwork Name: 'Play On Craft'
Artwork Description: Chess installation of 340x340 cm; foam & fabrics. Hand-crafted in Fes.
Price On Request
Yellow is often linked to light, energy, and positivity. It’s a bright color that symbolizes joy, clarity, and intellect. A yellow team might represent a dynamic strategy, full of vitality and boldness. Players with yellow pieces might adopt a more aggressive or fast-paced style, aiming to take the initiative with direct and energetic moves.
Pink is often associated with notions of softness, compassion, and creativity. It’s a color that evokes sensitivity, empathy, and sometimes optimism. A pink team could symbolize a strategic approach based on elegance, subtlety, and innovation. Rather than attacking head-on, players might prefer clever, thoughtful moves, seeking to create openings in a delicate and methodical way.
The Zoubida giant chess set is a handcrafted masterpiece made from foam in Morocco by skilled artisans. Each piece is meticulously created by hand, showcasing the unique craftsmanship and artistry that make this game a true work of art.
This giant chess game, conceived and imagined between London and Morocco, is much more than just an art object. Each piece tells the story of an authentic collaboration between passionate craftsmen, united by ancestral skills. Handcrafted in Morocco, this project is the result of collective work, where every person is considered a member of the Zoubida family. Together, we have reimagined traditional codes to offer a new perspective on art and craftsmanship, while remaining true to our roots.