Annette Handal reflects on the need of expression to connect with people.

Inhibited. Words from the artist

Annette Handal Art presenting Surfed Here: The Journey at the OAS. Oct 2025.

Reflections from the Deep When I created these art pieces, I did it out of memory — memories of things I had once lived: Falling into the unknown  and Resistance . I never imagined I would experience those feelings so vividly on the day I was going to exhibit them for the first time. It was both a curse and a blessing. Have you ever felt the power of a 1,300 kJ wave pushing you beneath the water? In those moments, I’ve panicked. I’ve thought, I need to catch a breath soon.  I