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Step into the captivating world of Guirguis Lotfy (b. 1955), an artist whose distinctive visual language transforms everyday subjects into poetic and deeply expressive compositions.
His elaborate work, created 1993, captures several symbolic elements of folklore and pharaonic history. This is represented in visual elements such as the Nile, the sailboats, the iconic Coptic faces and the Tree of Life.
In the upper half of his work, Lotfy encapsulates Saint George’s horse or it could possibly be Al Buraq, the heavenly steed with the poetry of Salah Jahin written on it: A wooden horse, its eyes are wood, its legs are wood, yet the amazing thing is, that it dreams of escaping.
A celebrated Egyptian artist, Gergis Lotfy has developed a highly recognizable artistic voice characterized by balanced compositions, rich textures, and a profound sensitivity to human experience. His paintings reveal beauty in the everyday while exploring themes of memory, identity, and place.
Available at Art LINX Gallery.