American painter, European subjects (muslim, Muhammed)

[Djamila]

These painting are by MOXY, an American man.


"Hasema, the Bosnian Muslim. She was in my class at university after fleeing the war in her country. I never once saw her smile, and she always had dark circles under her eyes, but she was still somehow kindhearted and beautiful."


"Alina, the Croatian. Even though she fit in very well in the States, Alina always gravitated toward Hasema in every situation. The two sat beside each other in every class and, even though they rarely spoke to one another and didn't gossip or giggle like the other women, they were very close."


"Muhammed, the Bosnian Muslim. Hasema's brother, Muhammed, was much more comfortable in the States than Hasema was. He was outgoing and popular and, in spite of his name, a real hit with the ladies. I remember most how protective he was over Hasema."