Israa Kazem (B. 1987) is a Cairo based visual artist and researcher, holds
Bachelor degree of Art Education, Helwan University, with a very good
grade with honors 2009.
Subsequently got her Master Degree 2015, PHD 2020, in the same
specialization drawing and painting. Member of the syndicate of plastic
artists. She participated in many international and local Exhibitions. She found her creative inspiration in her drawings and paintings through
nature. She employed many drawing, painting, printing and mixed media techniques to achieve her artistic style.
Kazem uses handmade paper and paper pulp and combines them with
different materials. Her use of natural materials not only adds depth and
texture to her artwork, but also focuses on the importance of sustainability in art and life. Her artistic practice reflects her respect for
the surrounding environment and express its essence through her own
vision.
Solo Exhibition:
“Green Border”, Mahmoud Mokhtar Cultural Center, Nahdet Misr
Gallery, 2023.
Group Exhibitions:
– Agenda Exhibition, Conference Center, Bibliotheca Alexandrina,
12th, 14th, 15th, 16th sessions for the years 2019. 2021, 2022, 2023.
– Cairo International Art District Exhibition (CIAD), Second Edition, Art D’Égypte, Downtown, 2022.
– General Exhibition entitled “Art…The Memory of the Nation”, the 42nd session 2021, Arts Palace, Cairo Opera House.
– White and Black Salon, 5th session, Gezira art center, 2020.
– First Time Exhibition, 14th session, Conference Hall, Bibliotheca
Alexandrina, 2019.
– Second Exhibition: Artist’s Book, Mahmoud Mokhtar Cultural
Center 2019.
– Dai Festival of Arab Youth, Second Session, 2018.
– Exhibition of the accompanied workshops for Cairo Salon 58,
Artist book workshop, the Fine Arts Lovers Association, 2018.
– South International Salon, Faculty of Fine Arts, Luxor – the 5
session 2017.
– Youth Salon, 20th, 21st, 26th sessions Palace of Arts, Cairo Opera House, for the years 2015, 2010, 2009.
Awards and Grants:
Kazem won the First Prize in Youth Visual Arts competition, 6th Edition, El Horreya Center for Creativity, Alexandria, Cultural Development Fund
Sector, Ministry of Culture.
Sabbatical Grants Artist in the field of Fine Art specialized in Painting,
Supreme Council of Culture, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023.
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