Nadia El Tatawy

The Rapture of Form
June 26 - July 17, 2007

Reception: Thursday June 28, 2007 6-8 PM

Press Release

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."

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