Letters from a void Letters to avoid is a hand-illustrated, coming-of-age project by Zahini Fez that visually portrays his lived experience of growing up in a society that worships uniformity and silence. It acknowledges the experience of being silenced not as a fraction of a larger experience, but as a whole in and of itself.
6 Chapters: What begins as a two-sided conversation, ends up being just one. It Starts with a question to the world and concludes with a resolution of self.
Mariem believes in the power of writing and how it can communicate different feelings. The artwork documents personal diaries and visualizes her thoughts and emotions using Arabic script. It combines expressive handwritings on fabric using black ink.
“The Bad Book” was created as my bachelor project to challenge the concept of what is perceived as “bad.” Designed to break conventional design rules, it questions what is considered unacceptable in the creative world. It also highlights iconic songs with “bad” in their titles, which paradoxically rank among the greatest ever. The book reveals that perceptions of “bad” are subjective, shaped by individual experiences rather than universal truths.
Calm Within Cairo is a project that tells the story of a Sudanese woman who has moved to the city due to war and is looking for inner peace. The project captures moments of calm and contemplation in the midst of the city’s vibrant energy, and it investigates how people find peace and clarity in a chaotic urban environment.
Cairo is the capital of Egypt and a unique icon that blends the richness of history with the spirit of the present. It is home to timeless landmarks such as the Pyramids, Al-Muizz Street, and Khan El Khalili, reflecting the harmony of Islamic, Pharaonic, and European civilizations. Its enchanting Nile flows like a lifeline, carrying the dreams and memories of its people. Cairo is the city of a thousand minarets, a place of authenticity and everlasting beauty.
My paintings are a visual reflection of spirituality and a deep connection with the surrounding environment, inspired by the unique Sufi atmosphere in the city of Tanta. In my work, I blend Sufi elements with nature, where colors and lines intertwine to tell a story of harmony between the soul and the earth.
My art draws its spirit from the Sufi celebrations and processions that fill the streets of Tanta. These moments of light, chants, and festivities are reimagined in my paintings through the
Each week, I wander through the streets of Cairo, a city alive with stories unfolding in every corner. Egypt is changing swiftly—roads stretch wider, bridges rise higher, and the hum of modernity grows louder. But in this rush to transform, our history, our culture, and the essence of who we are risk being overshadowed, even forgotten. The changes don’t just affect the structures; they also displace those who have long called these spaces home.
In El Darb El Ahmar, a district alive with history
*Title: Wael Al-Dahdouh: The Voice of Truth
Concept:: This artwork focuses on the character design of journalist Wael Al-Dahdouh, known for his bravery in covering difficult events and the dangers faced by journalists in conflict zones. The design aims to embody the spirit of courage and determination that Wael possesses.
Hydrus (هيدروس/ هدرس) is an Egyptian mythical animal which lives in the Nile river. It’s considered the crocodile’s enemy. The Hydrus would roll itself in mud before getting eaten only to eat the crocodile from the inside and get out from its stomach. It has no set appearance but mostly known as a serpent. Some says it’s a many-headed water dragon.
Mixed media, I used my original photography and blend it with colors, I want to reflect Egyptian streets from my own perspective
We create happiness that makes you eager to look at.
“Style Icons” is a project celebrating iconic Egyptian entertainers who redefined bold self-expression. Featuring Samir Ghanem, the comedic genius; Shaaban Abdel Rahim, the vibrant Shaabi singer; and Shafiqa, the legendary folk artist. This homage highlights their unique styles and cultural influence, showcasing how their fashion and charisma left an everlasting mark on Egypt’s artistic heritage.
Altanora is one of the most prominent things in Egyptian heritage and it is used in the Mawlid. In this work, I wanted to highlight it in a place by itself. The man was swimming in his spirit with the skirt, dancing and not caring about anything. In the party, there were many children playing happily in a simple Egyptian neighborhood.
I love experimenting and mixing between photography of Egyptian buildings and textures, graphics and typography to build more artistic visual.
the infatuated remnants of historical legacy of sociological identities of individuals that are ingrained in structure and facets of the society we live in — I would like to propose the post stage of civilization where the constructive of our ideas and innovation is transformed into something revolutionary thinking about how we understand about the pre-existing traditions and thereby propose new innovations with creativity and intellect
Modern Animal Journal 2024 is a newspaper sized calendar with drawings of animals illustrating each month to come. The journal is for keeping track of your annual journey with space to organize your thoughts, intentions, and instinctively let your animal free!
The human brain. A vital, complex, powerful organ. Controller of all body activities, it allows us to think, feel and act. Inside it, lies a compelling faculty: the Memory. A mysterious neurochemical process that is crucial to the human experience. Crucial, but far from being perfect. Memory has its flaws and pitfalls.
In this book we address the matter of uncertainty.
Is our memory reliable? Can our memory be altered? Can we protect our memory? These questions are investigated in the form of a
Bedroom Thoughts is an ongoing project that bloomed in 2021 as an outlet for unfiltered emotional expression. Romanticizing the day to day, the project acts as a snapshot of the
individual’s emotional spiral as a captured scene from a third person’s perspective. The rawness of those emotional states are represented in messy lines, bold coloring, rough textures and detailed compositions.
“old school.” It generally refers to something classic, vintage, or traditional.