One of the questions artists often encounter is: Should the concept come first, or should the artwork come first? Should we begin with a clear idea, a message, or a story and then create an artwork to express it? Or should we simply start creating and allow the meaning to develop through the process? I […]

People often ask me where the ideas for my paintings come from. Some imagine that I search for inspiration in books, museums or on the internet. While those places can certainly inspire me, the truth is that the greatest source of inspiration has always been much closer to me: my childhood. I grew up in […]

There are materials that simply decorate an artwork, and then there are materials that transform it. For me, gold is one of those transformative materials. Whenever I add gold leaf to a painting, something changes. The artwork begins to interact with light in a completely different way. It no longer remains still. As the viewer […]

People often ask me where creativity comes from. Is it inspiration? Is it imagination? Is it talent? For me, creativity begins with memory. I believe that every artist carries within them a collection of memories that quietly shape the way they see the world. Even when we are not aware of it, the places we […]

When people look at my paintings, one of the first things they notice is that they are often filled with women. Many people ask me why. The answer is deeply personal. Growing up in Egypt, I was surrounded by the stories of extraordinary women. Ancient Egyptian history introduced me to queens such as Nefertiti, Hatshepsut […]

People often ask me why ancient Egyptian elements appear so frequently in my paintings. The answer goes beyond a fascination with history or aesthetics. Ancient Egyptian art has shaped the way I see beauty, symbolism and storytelling. It has become an essential part of my artistic language. I do not try to recreate ancient Egyptian […]