Souad Mardam Bey exhibition (Photo: Mardam Bey art piece)
Starting 31 January, Zamalek Art Gallery will display 'The Magical Thread', a new exhibition of paintings by Souad Mardam Bey.
Mardam Bey’s oversized canvases are brimming with undercurrents of emotion, layers of colour 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.
The Magical Thread tells the story of a boy named Peter. "When he was in school, he dreamed of being outside playing. When he was outside playing he dreamed of his summer vacation. Peter constantly daydreamed, never taking the time to savor the special moments that filled his days," the exhibition statement reads.
The artist was born in Damascus, studied philosophy and art in Beirut. She lived in Montreal, Canada for a few years before moving to Cairo in 2001.
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'The Magical Thread' exhibition will open on 31 January, and runs until 29 February, 2016.
Zamalek Art Gallery, 11, Brazil Street, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt.
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