Mohamed El Fayoumi
Born
in El Fayoum, in 1963, Mohamed El Fayoumi a figurative sculptor is a
member of the Mohmoud Mokhtar Association, the Cairo Atelier and
the syndicate of Plastic Artists.
El
Fayoumi took part in many local exhibitions Biennales and symposia since
1990.
Strongly
influenced by the local Egyptian heritage, he always attempts to create
sensuousness through form. Mostly cheerful, however his works could
sometimes be satirical in approach. His work typically voluminous
includes
portraits and animals.
El
Fayoumi's orginal art earned him several prizes. In Fact he is the
recipient of the 3rd Prize at the 5th and 7th
Youth Salon, the 1st Prize at the Cairo Biennale for
Ceramics.
He also received Certificates of the appreciation from the Mokhtar
Museum,
from the 1st Sculpture Symposium in Bahrain, and that of
the Alay in Lebanon.
Three
monumental figures entitled "Human Emotions" are on display
at the Reception of the luxurious Fairmount Hotel "Nile City"
in Cairo.