The following paintings are from the exhibition entitled "Ode to Mukhtar" that took place at the Mahmoud Mukhtar Museum in Zamalek, Cairo from: February 15 - March 1, 2005.
The inspiration comes from the famous Egyptian sculptor, Mahmoud Mukhtar. His works carried various messages of strength, heritage and womanhood. Read a breif bio of Muhkhtar here.
These works were created in charcoal on paper and oil on canvas.
Read the artist's statement about the exhibition.
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"Relaxation
50 x 70 cm
"Mother and Child"
70 x 50 cm
"Isis"
50 x 70 cm
"Woman from Cairo"
50 x 70 cm
"Bride of the Nile"
50 x 50 cm
"Intimacy"
70 x 50 cm
"Justice"
50 x 70 cm
"The Secret Keeper"
50 x 60 cm
"Tribute"
60 x 80 cm
"Patience"
70 x 50 cm
"Water Carrier"
50 x 70 cm
"Sorrow"
50 x 70 cm
"Rendezvous"
50 x 70 cm
"Return from the River"
50 x 70 cm
"The Cheese Seller"
50 x 70 cm
"Jar Bearer I"
50 x 70 cm
"Jar Bearer II"
50 x 70 cm
"Siesta"
50 x 70 cm
"On the Canal"
70 x 50 cm