Al Araba Al Madfuna Sculptures, 2018

Al Araba Al Madfuna, 2018

Placed in an imposing vitrine, the figures give the notion of protected grandiosity. At first glance, they are strongly reminiscent of ancient sculptures often seen as representatives of Egypt’s visual identity. However, upon closer inspection, they turn out to be surreal creations with reflective metallic colors and exaggerated forms and expressions. This futuristic approach to an old sculptural tradition raises many questions about how they are to be recalled in terms of content and the role they play in Egypt’s contemporary representation.