Engy Omara, born in Alexandria 1993, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sculpture Department, Faculty of Fine Arts, Alexandria University 2017, she was registered as a master’s researcher at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Alexandria University.
Omara is passionate about primitive art in general, considering it one of the most significant cultural heritages. This belief is particularly evident in her fascination with Ancient Egyptian history, which she strives to reinterpret in her unique way.
Omara participated in many exhibitions, including Tashweesh Festival 2019 – Goethe Institute, Aswan International Sculpture Symposium 2021 and 6 – Bab Sharq Alexandria (2021). She was granted a scholarship from Mass Alexandria contemporary art study program in 2019.
Omara also participated in some artists residencies, among them Atelier Alexandria artists residency (2020 – 2022) and Fayoum Art Center residency program, founded and organized by Sawiris Foundation for Social Development (2022). During her artistic residency at the Fayoum Arts Center (Sawiris Foundation Grant) in Tunis village, as She found a suitable environment in Fayoum and was greatly influenced by the pottery forms and various ceramic techniques found there. Fayoum boasts three main areas crucial to pottery and ceramics .
Omara’s experience and dedication owe much to her mentor, Dr. Ahmed Abdel Wahab.
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