Mohamed Youssef

Egypt

Tel. 2415-1549/ 0010-676-7991
 

Biography

He studied at the Cairo Academy and gained a degree in fine arts in 1967. He won the Master of Photography 1st Prize in 1968 and 1990 in Abu Dhabi-Emirates. His studio is based in Heliopolis Cairo. Has work in many private collections in Egypt and around the world; Canada, Middle East and America.

His inspiration comes from the orient: people, culture and nature. He paints, fish, horses, Bedouin, Nubians, women and portraits. All segmented and vividly coloured to make up a vibrant collage.

He was commissioned to paint a series of work for the Pyramisia chain of hotels, Egypt.

Exhibitions

More than 60 exhibitions so far.
Work in many places including: German Embassy – Cairo, Petroleum Company – Abu Dhabi, Ministries of Education, Tourism and Foreign Affairs – Cairo, France – Private Collections

Return to artist's statement...