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Mixed media on canvas mounted on board, 200 x 200 cm
Mardam Bey's oversized canvases are brimming with undercurrents of emotion; layers of color and intricate details which adorn her subjects, yet it is their eyes that leave you spellbound. Trapped behind hauntingly beautiful irises are tales derived from life.
Her palette alternates from one painting to another; through scarlet backgrounds, violet turbans, and orange cloaks - the artist professes her passion for color. Still, she grants each of her subjects a colorful, melancholic persona. Their plush lips are sealed, fencing in their deepest secrets, while their eyes ratify an ethereal disposition.
Her artistic approach is both compelling and potent, characterized by the meticulous layering of oil paint and mixed media upon the canvas. Through this process, she skillfully constructs an alternate realm, where figures don elaborate attire, ranging from sophisticated pin-striped suits to playful polka-dotted dresses. The result is a collection of paintings that exude an unparalleled dynamism, with each piece surpassing the last in its captivating narrative.
The artist's gaze has fixated upon her subjects countless times, observing them as they move through the streets or rush by in a blur - a constant stream of humanity that orbits her thoughts. It is this very essence of humankind that fuels the strokes of her paintbrush. However, Mardam Bey's creations extend beyond mere snapshots of ordinary individuals; instead, she conjures an ethereal congregation of beings, ensnared by the compelling allure of her vivid colors and mesmerizing techniques.
A distinctive facet of her artistry lies in her playful manipulation of their attire. Through meticulously crafted details, an abundance of turbans and hats come to life, revealing her profound appreciation for cultural diversity, the interwoven threads of artistic heritage connecting East and West, and the march of civilization itself. |
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ExhibitionsSOLO EXHIBITIONS
Veiled Reality Zamalek Art Gallery, Egypt – May 14 – Jun 04, 2013
Tajalliyat Art Gallery, Lebanon, 2015
Souad Mardam Bey: Adam Zamalek Art Gallery, Egypt – Jan 08 – Jan 21, 2018
Masterpieces XVII Zamalek Art Gallery, Egypt – Jun 24 – Aug 31, 2018
Veni Vini Amavi Zamalek Art Gallery, Egypt – Jan 14 – Feb 04, 2019
Masterpieces XVIII Zamalek Art Gallery, Egypt – Jan 14 – Feb 04, 2019
Souad Mardam Bey Zamalek Art Gallery, Egypt – Jan 12 – Feb 08, 2020
Masterpieces XIX Zamalek Art Gallery, Egypt – Jul 11 – Sept 30, 2020
Souad Mardam Bey: If I Were a Tree Zamalek Art Gallery, Egypt – Jan 10 – Feb 01, 2021
Masterpieces XX Zamalek Art Gallery, Egypt – May 15 – Aug 31, 2021
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Collective Exhibition (Grand Opening), Zamalek Art Gallery, 2019 Freedom Equals No Fear, Eclectica Contemporary, 2021
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International art fairs
Wadi Finan Art Gallery at Art Dubai 2023, Wadi Finan Art Gallery |