“I am very proud of this very important material papyrus paper. I live in Luxor and have a strong bond with papyrus paper it’s all over Luxor from the Nile shore I see the plants everywhere and of course a huge part of our heritage.”Alaa Abul Hamd Abdel Satar is an...
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“I would like to give credit to this art collection in the aesthetic aspect of the Egyptian women and to draw inspiration from their positive role in these celebrations. Using the influence of the ancient Egyptian method of painting on papyrus, as an attempt to...
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“Using this heritage to create my own world world conveyed through an illustration style and modern mood, it was a challenge. By the same token, I am documenting every single moment in my life by looking at it through an abstract lens. This resulted in a journey, a...
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“This is the first time I worked on papyrus. It was a very special experience for me. I liked trying something new. I really loved working on this ancient Egyptian traditional medium.”Britt Botrous Ghali was born in Svolvaer, Northern Norway in 1937. Considered to be...
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"In the midst of chaos, a wandering star is born.’ I juggle through life’s chaotic roller coaster, while painting transports me to another world where a multitude of thoughts, experiences and emotions are etched against the bare whiteness as I pour my story onto the...
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“Depending heavily on metaphors, Boraey takes his audience on a dramatic journey filled with poetic nuances, to coax them into new territory beyond their comfort zones, where new horizons await.”Born in the historical city of Alexandria, Egypt in 1984, Boraey is an...
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“Working on papyrus was a curiously interesting journey, a journey that had me wondering how it would feel to emulate my ancestors who were already doing this thousands of years ago. To my surprise, I felt a sense of satisfaction I had not anticipated.” Hala Sharouny,...
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“This is the first time for me to use papyrus as raw material on which to paint and draw...It is a symbol of ancient Egypt that highlights how the country strived in its quest for enlightenment and how ancient Egyptians manifested their pursuit of creativity.” Mhanny...
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“The cultural and historical heritage of papyrus was an impetus for me to draw closer to our identity and how to present it in a modern context. Ancient Egyptians considered nature’s gifts, such as papyrus, as holy, and emphasized its simplicity and dainty texture;...
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“Deeply intrigued by the creative skills of Ancient Egypt, the characters are typical Egyptians with a clear connection to the art of our pharaonic ancestors. Experimenting with papyrus sparked my imagination...I was fortunate enough to discover the secret of its...
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“Papyrus is considered among the oldest kinds of paper used to document literature and drawings. As such, the fact that it was selected for us modern artists to experiment on is quite incredible.” Mohamed Rabie Born in the picturesque city of Minya in 1986,...
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“Exploring new materials like papyrus, known as an ancient Egyptian material...is considered a major boost towards using papyrus more often and unveiling its hidden qualities.” Mohamed Sharkawy Born in Giza in 1980, Sharkawy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied...
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