Feriel Mezghani lives and works in Tunis, Tunisia. At first glance, the rich colors and textures in Mirage give the appearance of a lavish textile fragment. On closer viewing, however, one is drawn into the center where the dunes of the ever changing desert radiate electrical charges and suggest an oasis of buildings in the foreground. “A mirage is like a very dangerous game. That is why that part of the painting is bejeweled or decorated by a fanciful border – ‘check and mate’. One can win just as one can lose!!” Feriel has a degree in architecture, thus the fine tuned appreciation for space and embellishment.