From Aboriginal art to the Zafer Style : Finding Peace Through Repetition.

When I paint in my Zafer style, repetition naturally becomes part of the process. I often find myself tracing the same shapes, lines again and again not only because I want it, but because it feels good. There’s something deeply soothing about repeating forms. It’s like meditation with a brush in hand. The repetition helps me clear my thoughts and stay fully present in the moment.

Each circle, triangle, dot or line adds energy to the painting. The repetition gives structure to the work. For me, it’s not only about decorating the surface. The addition of shapes and lines also affects the colour values of the artwork and give me joy.

This connection to repetition always reminds me of Aboriginal art. Their use of dots and patterns tells stories that go far beyond what we see. The repetition in Aboriginal art carries a spiritual vibration, linking the artist to the land, to ancestors, and to community. I often feel something similar when I paint. It flies me out of Curepipe and carries me to the red sands of Australia.

There’s also a very personal side to this repetition. It helps me through moments of depression. When I paint, I focus on one simple shape at a time — and that small act keeps my thoughts grounded. It’s a colourful therapy that turns gloom into colours and shapes.

The influences from many forms of art from all around the world have shaped my painting style. As I often say : " I poured a glass of Van Gogh's style, a glass of Aboriginal art, a glass of Hundertwasser colours and a piece of my soul in a shaker mixed it and the Zafer style was born."