Auvers sur Oise 

Fikret Mualla Saygi painted Auvers sur Oise using an expressionist style characterized by bold colors and thick brushstrokes. Born in Turkey, his life was marked by personal tragedy, displacement, and struggles with mental health, leading to a nomadic existence in Europe, primarily in Paris. His works often capture a sense of alienation and longing. Auvers sur Oise could be seen as reflecting Mualla's search for belonging and stability. The village itself, made famous by Van Gogh's final days, carries a weight of artistic legacy and melancholic history. Mualla, like many artists, found himself drawn to its atmosphere. "Painting to me is like a fever," he once said, revealing the intense emotional drive behind his work. This piece reflects a deeply personal and turbulent inner world. It invites us to contemplate the complex interplay between place, identity, and artistic expression.