Gamal Abdel Naser and the Contemporary Egyptian Sculpture

Ancient Egypt has been supplying the world with all kinds of scientific and artistic treasures. It has paved the way to all sorts of architecture, sculpture and painting in general, with a focus on presenting impressive contributions in sculpture. Since the time of Mokhtar Renaissance, sculpture restored its prime role in Egyptian modern and contemporary plastic arts. Different generations took up the task of creating new modes of this long-standing and deep-rooted art. To give an example, Zamalek Art Gallery has exhibited in the course of few months two categorically different modes of sculpture. In the first exhibition, the Artist Armen Agoup presented pure sculpture models, while the second exhibition presents art works of the Artist Gamal Abdel Naser. Naser is a talented, sensitive, emotional and expressive artist who can infiltrate the essence of the sculptured work to reform and reshape it, using a daring touch, while disregarding all calculations taken for granted as means of success. As various techniques and materials are used in the exhibited collection, they prove an ultimate success when the artist is more inclined to naturalness, spontaneity and inspiration.

I wish all success, constant and everlasting, for the artist Gamal Abdel Naser.

Farghali Abdel Hafiz