XL continues Haqq’s exploration of Bermuda’s relationship with global finance, examining how scale and influence intersect with identity on a small island.

Bold graphic forms sit within a dense field of layered color and gestural mark making.

Fragments of words emerge through the surface, referencing the island’s visual language, culture, and symbols. The central motif reads almost like a corporate monogram, hinting at the titanic presence of multinational institutions operating within an intimate cultural landscape.

The work reflects a duality familiar to many Bermudians, a deeply rooted island culture existing alongside industries whose scale extends far beyond the shoreline. Through gold, layered acrylics and expressive surface work, the painting captures both the energy and the tension of that coexistence.