Hany Rashed

Hany Rashed Western Journey (28 pieces), 2017 Collage 30 x 30 cm each

Having grown up in the shadow of the pyramids, there is little doubt that the ‘weight’ of ancient Egyptian culture has had a formative influence on Hany Rashed. While his work tends to offer political commentary on Egypt and the relationships between East and West, the dancing ‘vignettes’ in Western Journey are reminiscent of ancient Egyptian artistic styles, particularly the dancing scenes so well loved from ancient tomb scenes. Showing changing traditions in different cultures, the work also captures the movement, colors and feeling of celebration evident in ancient Egyptian art while adding a modern message through Rashed’s more global human narrative.