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Hossam Dirar"Nefertiti 7" oil painting by Hossam Dirar 2018
2018
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"Nefertiti 7" oil painting by Hossam Dirar
from Nefertiti series, 2018
Oil on canvas
56” x 34” inch
142 x 87 cm
* * * NEFERTITI * * *
“Nefertiti” is a major solo exhibition by one of the most respected figurative painters in Egypt, Hossam Dirar.
The show features Dirar’s latest collection of oil paintings over large- scale canvases.
This powerful collection of works is a modern take of the artist on the elegant and mysterious beauty of the Ancient Egyptian queen Nefertiti. “Nefertiti” is translated as “The Beautiful One Has Come” but the word “nefer” means more than just beauty. It can also be translated as “goodness” and “perfection”.
Nefertiti would empower women to take a stand for their beliefs. She would encourage women to move out of the shadow.
In this series, Dirar also attempts to challenge the modern woman’s status quo by quoting the queen’s headdress on today’s women in contemporary attire, accessories, and posture.
Dirar’s vision is one of reckoning: through his work, he wishes to encourage today’s Egyptian woman to regain if only a fraction of the glory they once had in the past, same as the ancient Egyptian queen and goddess have had. His women are painted with dignity and pride, treading the line between the glorious past and the hopeful future of the Egyptian woman.
His technique is impressionistic: the organized chaos of brushstrokes that appear wild and textured at close inspection yet controlled and defined from a further stance. A palette of colorful florals against shades of grey, the paintings show bursts of color in a subdued background- to mirror bursts of hope in our present mode of life. “Nefertiti” is an exciting exhibition of paintings that hope to inspire the glorification of the Egyptian woman once more.
* * * ABOUT THE ARTIST * * *
Hossam Dirar is an Egyptian contemporary artist based in Barcelona, Spain.
He works with painting, video, sound, and installation art, to delve into questions of cultural identity, gender roles and to discuss socio-economic and political ideas.
Born in Cairo, Egypt 1978 where he currently lives and works. Obtained a BA in Fine Art Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University, Cairo (graduated with honors, best Graduation project amongst all entries). His later studies included Graphic Design, Painting, Printmaking, Mixed Media, Product Design, Photography, Multimedia and Pottery.
* * * Exhibitions * * *
SOLO EXHIBITIONS:
2018
"Nefertiti" at Zamalek Art Gallery, Cairo, Egypt
2014
A Vibrant, Urbane Art Gallery, Edinburgh, Uk
Beauty and the Beast Art Talks Gallery, Cairo, Egypt
Awaiting, Albareh Gallery, Bahrain
2013
Lotus Revolution, (2013 European Capital of Culture), Kosice, Slovekia
2012
Once Upon a Time Cairo Opera House, Cairo, Egypt
We Need New Oxygen Saad Zaghloul Cultural Center, Cairo, Egypt
Lotus Revolution Anniversary The Egyptian Academy, Rome, Italy
The Lotus Revolution, The Egyptian Cultural Institute, Paris, France
2011
Wad3 Moshtarak El Sawy Culturewheel, Cairo, Egypt
Lotus Revolution 2011, Touring Exhibition Vienna, Bratislava, Prague, Budapest, Kecskemét, Maribor, Graz
To Egypt with Love II Safarkhan Gallery, Cairo, Egypt
To Egypt with Love in Vienna Palais Porcia, Vienna, Austria
To Egypt with Love Safarkhan Gallery, Cairo, Egypt
2010
Chaos, Hanfaninha Gallery, Cairo, Egypt
GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
2017
PIXELS - Cheers to Basel, Group exhibition at Laurent & Martin gallery
FACES, Group Exhibition at HOMME Gallery Los Angeles, CA
2015
Olla, Installation Art The 35th Annual General Exhibition, Cairo Opera House, Cairo, Egypt
2013
Arts-Mart's Exhibition The Four Seasons Nile Plaza, Cairo, Egypt
Division, Installation Art the 35th Annual General Exhibition, Cairo Opera House, Cairo, Egypt
Arts for Peace and Freedom, Darb 1718 Contemporary Art Culture Centre, Cairo, Egypt
2012
The 34th Annual General Exhibition Palace of Arts, Cairo Opera House, Cairo, Egypt
36th Salon of Youth, Center of Art, Cairo, Egypt.
2011
Tutankhamun Festival The Festival of Egyptian Culture, Frankfurt, Germany
Freedom to Create Photography Exhibition Cape Town, South Africa
35th Salon of Youth, Center of Art, Cairo, Egypt.
WORKSHOPS:
2014
9th international art Symposium Atelier an der Donau, Austria
2013
INTERNATIONAL ARTDAYS ÖLÜDENİZ Fethiye, Turkey
NOMINATIONS:
2014
Culture Trip Online, Chosen one of the top Egyptian Contemporary Artists
2013
Saatchi Gallery Online, Chosen one of the 12 artists in “Invest in Art”
GRANTS:
2015
Salzburg international Academy of Fine Arts Course with Artist: VARDA CAIVANO
RESIDENCIES"
2015
Independent Residency in Zurich, Switzerland for 1 week
Independent Residency in Bern, Switzerland for 1 week
- Creator:Hossam Dirar (1978, Egyptian)
- Creation Year:2018
- Dimensions:Height: 56 in (142.24 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Culver City, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU108514150732
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