CAli*MA Art Gallery • Mahmoud Mokhtar (Egypt)
Egyptian artist Mahmoud Mokhtar el-Refaey #Kairovski specialises in sculpture. Born in 1986, he graduated from the Sculpture Department of the Faculty of Fine Arts in Cairo in 2008. Since 2011, he has worked as a sculpture specialist at the Replica Production Unit of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
My Green Message!
"A long time ago, I decided not to use materials, ores or methods that could destroy our planet. I only use raw materials that, if left in the environment, would not do any harm to it or any living being. Even the dust from stones is beneficial for the nature. The dust from quartzite stone helps trees get more UV, and the dust from basalt stone acts as a great fertilizer.
In all production stages of ceramics, I investigate accuracy in using natural ingredients, even in the process of extracting them from their original compounds.
This is my green message, and I hope that I contribute at least a small part to protecting our planet from the threat of global warming."Mahmoud Mokhtar
Artist Mahmoud Mokhtar – Artworks
All works are for sale and available through the shop of CAli*MA Art Gallery.
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Basaltic Pureness |
Nefertiti 2023 |
Thinking for the Future |
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Ba, the Ancient Spirit |
Queen |
Ba, the Ancient Spirit |
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Ceramic Pureness |
The Princess |
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Ceramic Ba |
Ceramic Ba (Small) |
The Protector (Golden) |
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The Protector (Green) |
Morning Yawn |
Until the Last Moment |
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Education:
- Bachelor of Fine Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts, Sculpture Department, Minya University
- 2008-2009 Preliminary MA degree, Faculty of Fine Arts, Sculpture Department, Cairo University
- 2015 Ancient Egyptian language course, Sennari House, Cairo
- 2015 Archaeological excavation course of the Egyptian-German mission in Tuna el-Gebel
Work Experience:
- 2008-2010 Designer at Clay Motion Media Production
- 2010 Artifact restorer and replica sculptor at the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
- Sculpture workshops for many institutions like the Sennari House in Cairo, Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria, the Museum of Fine Arts in Alexandria, the All Saints Cathedral, ind Cairo and the Sheikh Zain Mahmoud School in Cairo
- 2015-2023 Having worked 8 seasons with the Egyp tian-German mission in Tuna el-Gebel
- 2022-until today Deputy head of the Sculpture Department at Konouz Egypt Replica Treasures
- Design of trophies for many events in Egypt and Saudi Arabia
- Participation in many movies (sculptures and accessories)
Exhibitions, Art Residencies, Symposiums & Festivals:
- 2023 Isis Return, sculpture workshop with the Slovenian sculptor Boštjan in the NMEC, Cairo
- 2023 Basaltic Code, Cairo Atelier, Down Town Cairo
- 2023 Basaltic Portraits, Egyptian Museum of Modern Art, El Bab Gallery of the Cairo Opera House, Ministry of Culture, Cairo
- 2022 Cairo Atelier Salon, Cairo
- 2022 Return Back, Group Exhibition, Cairo
- 2022 Group Exhibition, Ring Gallery, Vienna, Austria
- 2022 Snagova Sculpture Symposium
- 2022 Osiris statue for Forgetfulness Sea Movie
- 2022 Asmahan Portrait, Cairo Opera House
- 2022 Sculpture Workshop, Mahmoud Khalil Museum, Ministry of Culture, Cairo
- 2022 Grand Group Exhibition for Masters, Cairo Atelier
- 2021 Cairo Atelier Salon, Cairo
- 2021 SVU International Sculpture Symposium, Qena
- 2021 In the Picture, double exhibition with Abdullah Ali Butler, Nūn Art Gallery Luxor
- 2021 La Vista International Sculpture Symposium, La Vista Developments, New Administrative Capital
- 2021 Aldau Sculpture Symposium, Hurghada
- 2021 Biennale of Arts, Dandy Mega Mall, Giza
- 2020 World Arts Youth Forum, Sharm El-Sheikh
- 2020 Collective Exhibition, Vermillion Art Gallery, Alexandria
- 2020 Cairo Atelier Salon, Cairo
- 2019 The Artists, Exhibition of the Ministry of Antiquities, Ahmed Shawky Museum, Giza
- 2019 International Symposium of Nubia, Aswan
- 2018 Egypt International Symposium, Sheraton, Sharm El-Sheikh
- 2018 World Arts Youth Forum, Sharm El-Sheikh
- 2018 Sculpture Salon, Cairo
- 2018 Ancient Egypt Symposium, Cairo
- 2018 Youth Salon, Cairo
- 2018 Luxor is the Capital of Arts and Culture Exhibition, Luxor
- 2017 International scientific meeting on the efforts and activities of the Egyptian-German Mission at Tuna El-Gebel, National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Cairo
- 2016 BUC First International Stones and Metals Sculpture Symposium
- 2016 Collective Exhibition, Foreign Diplomats Gallery, Cairo
- 2016 Festival of Traditional Crafts, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria
- 2016 Sfax is the Capital of Arab Culture Exhibition, Sfax, Tunisia
- 2015-2016 Several collective exhibitions at Sennari House, Ubuntu Art Gallery, Mahmoud Said Museum, Arts Museum, Cairo Atelier, Darb 1718 and Fine Arts Academy in Cairo
Collectables:
- in Austria, Spain, Italy, Romania, Greece, Canada, Russia, Georgia, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Tunisia
Memberships:
- Member of the Syndicate of Fine Artists
- 2015 Member of the Board of Directors of the Cairo Atelier
- 2011 Member of the General Trade Union of Workers of the Supreme
Council of Antiquities
Grants:
- 2016 Grant from the European Union
- Ancient Egyptian language at Al-Sennari House, Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Curator:
- 2017 1st Sculpture Salon in Cairo Atelier
- 2018 Exhibition of Luxor, the Capital of Arabic Culture by UNESCO, Ministry of Culture, Fine Arts Sector
- 2019 Nubian International Sculpture Symposium, Ostraca Arts
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