Nadia El Tatawy

Egyptian painter Nadia el Tatawy was strongly influenced by her father's love of art, and her early life growing up in Egypt. "Living amongst the ruins of the oldest civilization known to man," she says, "is an incredibly humbling, and enriching experience." The confrontation between traditional and modern cultures has been an inspiration for Tatawy's work, as she explores the past and future of her home country's culture. The conflicts associated with colonialism, poverty, plus traditional Egyptian culture and its attitudes toward women have all helped to shape her as an artist. Her life as a mother and an artist have informed her personal vision. "My art centers around the subjects of love, folklore, history, humanity, and God." History, both personal and cultural, is everything to Nadia el Tatawy, as it holds a mirror up to who you are now, and also the story of where you have come from. As she says, "Age is good for understanding your own inner process."

The Rapture of Form
Reception: Thursday June 28, 2007 6-8 PM
Exhibition Dates: 6/26/2007 - 7/17/2007

Invitation to Nadia El Tatawy's exhibition

Violin Dream Oil on Canvas 36" x 24" $2500 Violin Dream Oil on Canvas 36" x 24" $2500	Musica Oil on Canvas 19.5" x 19.5" $2300 Musica Oil on Canvas 19.5" x 19.5" $2300
Old Oil on Canvas 23.5" x 12" $2200 Old Oil on Canvas 23.5" x 12" $2200