Souad Abdelrassoul - Artist Bio
Souad Abdelrassoul
In a Few Words
Born & Lives In: Cairo, Egypt
Background: Souad Abdelrasoul is an artist and academic based in Cairo. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1998, followed by a master's degree in History of Art in 2005, and a PhD in Modern Art History in 2012.
Style & Media: Abdelrasoul's work often portrays metamorphosed figures that intertwine human, animal, and vegetal forms, reflecting the intrinsic connection between humans and nature.
Themes: exploration of women's experiences within patriarchal societies, the interplay between the human body and nature, and the incorporation of symbols drawn from folklore and natural elements.
In a Few More Words
Abdelrasoul’s work does not conform to traditional notions of beauty but instead explores the intricate relationship between humans and the natural world—earth, metals, and plants.
She sees humanity as deeply intertwined with nature, a concept she brings to life through striking imagery of hybrid beings: tree-like figures, vein-like branches, and insect-like creatures that blur the lines between the human body and the organic world. Through this transformation of form and space, she challenges perceptions of the body, science, and nature, infusing her work with themes of femininity, emotion, and the ever-expanding presence of the natural and the primal.
Abdelrasoul's multidisciplinary practice encompasses drawing, painting, sculpture, and graphic design, blending abstract and figurative elements. In addition to her visual art, Abdelrasoul is also a designer of book covers and children’s literature, as well as an educator, leading art workshops for children both in Egypt and internationally.
She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1998 from El Minya University, followed by a master's degree in History of Art in 2005, and a PhD in Modern Art History in 2012.
Key Exhibitions & Auctions
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Eastern Voices: Contemporary Artists from East Africa, Addis Fine Art, London, UK (2023)The Forest and Desert School Revisited, Circle Art Gallery, Nairobi, Kenya (2023)THREADS, Shelter Art Space, Alexandria, Egypt (2023)OFF Biennale de Dakar, Tell Me Your Story, OH GALLERY, Dakar, Sénégal (2022)Freedom Equals No Fear, Eclectica Contemporary Gallery, Cape Town, South Africa (2021)
AUCTION FEATURES
Art Auction East Africa (2024)Sotheby's (2024)
