Hasret — Better Together (Original Painting)_ Shop at DAC

Artist: Ezgi Iraz
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 12 × 9 in
Status: Original, One-of-a-Kind

You can purchase this original piece from Downtown Art Center O'ahu.

A moment of pure connection and profound release. Hasret—the Turkish word for longing, deep yearning, or homesickness—finds its quiet resolution here. This piece captures the bittersweet beauty of missing a community of kindred spirits, and the immense grace of finally finding it.(Names.org)

Inspired by a fleeting, magical season when old friends re-emerged alongside new, instantly beloved souls, this painting honors the safe spaces we build together. For an immigrant far from home, the ache for a close-knit circle of women is a familiar feeling. This artwork celebrates a brief, brilliant glimpse in time when daily life was wrapped in love, understanding, and shared sisterhood. It is a tribute to the universe gifting us the people who make us feel instantly at home. Celebrate your safe spaces, especially your friends. 💌🫂🫶🏼🧿

Original 14 × 11 in acrylic painting on canvas—hand-painted, varnished with care on Oʻahu, and ready to ship with aloha.

This one-of-a-kind artwork ships insured, ready to hang, and securely packaged.

Each painting comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity from the artist.

Perfect for: Living areas, guest rooms, shared spaces where you gather with loved ones, or as a deeply meaningful gift to a friend who feels like home.