Kolbar
This painting is dedicated to the Kolbars of Kurdistan — people who carry heavy goods across the mountains and borders on their backs in order to earn a living and support their families.
The word Kolbar comes from Kurdish: kol meaning “back” and bar meaning “load.” Their journeys take them through steep mountains, snow, freezing temperatures and dangerous border routes. For many, this work is not a choice, but a result of poverty and a lack of other opportunities.
Through this painting, I wanted to capture more than the physical weight carried on their backs. It is also about the invisible weight of survival, responsibility and sacrifice.
The mountains are part of their struggle, but they are also part of their home.
Painting details
Artwork: Original oil painting
Dimensions: 27.5 cm (W) × 32.5 cm (H) × 3 cm (D)
Canvas: Primed canvas
Finish: Varnished
Frame: Floating frame
Signed: Signed and dated by the artist
Edition: One-of-one original
Display: Framed and ready to hang
Copies: No other original or duplicate will be
Kolbar
This painting is dedicated to the Kolbars of Kurdistan — people who carry heavy goods across the mountains and borders on their backs in order to earn a living and support their families.
The word Kolbar comes from Kurdish: kol meaning “back” and bar meaning “load.” Their journeys take them through steep mountains, snow, freezing temperatures and dangerous border routes. For many, this work is not a choice, but a result of poverty and a lack of other opportunities.
Through this painting, I wanted to capture more than the physical weight carried on their backs. It is also about the invisible weight of survival, responsibility and sacrifice.
The mountains are part of their struggle, but they are also part of their home.
Painting details
Artwork: Original oil painting
Dimensions: 27.5 cm (W) × 32.5 cm (H) × 3 cm (D)
Canvas: Primed canvas
Finish: Varnished
Frame: Floating frame
Signed: Signed and dated by the artist
Edition: One-of-one original
Display: Framed and ready to hang
Copies: No other original or duplicate will be
