Influenced from her communist politician father and her mother’s strong character, Hala al-Faisal’s life and art has been imbued by leftist politics, women’s rights and her own determination. This painting, “Le rouge et le bleu”, depicts a dark and stormy landscape with a red sky, illuminated by groups of flowers – pockets of light in the storm.  A unique rendering, this beautiful landscape is full of strong emotions and powerful colors in contrast with traditional landscapes.