Muralist Painting Dawn Workshop Near Oran

Soft, diffused morning light fills the interior of a workshop with a corrugated tin roof near Oran. A muralist stands before a canvas, their sleeves dusted with white powder from the winter air. Outside, the storm has just cleared, leaving the sky a uniform pale gray that washes the workspace in even, shadowless illumination. Dust motes hang suspended in the air, settling slowly on the rough concrete floor and the edges of paint cans. The artist holds a brush with a steady hand, focused on the texture of the wall. White flakes of dried paint rest on the cuff of a heavy wool jacket. The silence of the room matches the stillness of the clearing storm outside.