HOTEP From The ETERNITY Series
Dimensions: 70 x 90 unframed.
Inspired by Hotep – the Ancient Egyptian notion of contentment, satisfaction and peace that come from doing the right thing and therefore keeping the universal balance.
Papier mâché, acrylic & ink colors, gold & silver leaf.
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The Feminine, The Divine
Dimensions: Mini (20 x 20 cm)
Inspired by a relief from the Dendera temple depicting the love goddess Hathor.
Paper clay handmade plate, handmade paper mosaics, acrylic colors and gold leaf. Black wood frame with glass. Black background.
The Power Of Freedom
Dimensions: Mini (20 x 20 cm)
Original artwork by Dina Shalaby, inspired by ancient Egyptian lion goddess Sekhmet.
Collage, gold leaf, handmade paper mosaics painted with acrylic colors and applied gold leaf. Black wood frame
20*20 w/0 frame, 60*60 with mat and frame.
Modern Egyptian Lion ( SOLD )
Dimensions: Medium (50 cm x 50 cm)
Original artwork by Dina Shalaby.
Collage and gold leaf background applied on canvas; Gold wood frame with linen liner.
50*50 w/o frame, 60*60 with frame
HATHOR
Dimensions: 70 x 90 unframed.
Inspired by Hathor, the Ancient Egyptian Goddess of Love, Music and Joy ; the headdress also draws inspiration from the goddess Anuket – patron deity of the Nile wearing a crown of reeds and ostrich feathers; and the claw-torso from the jewelry of Princess Khnumit (12th dynasty).
Papier mâché, acrylic & ink colors, gold & silver leaf.
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NEHEH From The ETERNITY Series
Dimensions: Around 30 cm height.
Inspired by the Ancient Egyptian notion of Neheh – eternal cyclical time, the witness to our existence.
Hand made papier mâché, clay, acrylic colors, gold leaf, cardboard mask.
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NEFER Plate
Dimensions: Around 65 cm diameter
Inspired by the Ancient Egyptian notion of Nefer – beauty, perfection and good fortune.
Multi-layered plate made of handmade papier mâché, acrylic and ink colors, gold leaf.
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Having always been at the intersection of two opposite worlds, be it cultures, creeds, values, or expressions – harmonizing differences has become a way of life. Regardless of the what and where, she always perceived herself as a bridge and an interpreter.
After a long journey of trying to find acceptance for contradictions within oneself and others, she finally stumbled upon that Holy Grail, and it turned to be right here, home, only a few millennia back.
To this day, Ancient Egypt remains a mighty master in the realm of tolerance, harmony and acceptance where duality is not only tolerated but glorified as the motor of Life. This was the door through which Dina embarked on her art journey a few years ago.
Dina has an infatuation with materials that were extensively used by Ancient Egyptians, especially cartonnage / papier mâché, gold leaf and papyrus. She also loves creating digitally enhanced replicas of her handmade work.
Dina held two solo exhibitions in Cairo at Fabrika Media & Arts Center in March 2019 and Nout Art Gallery in October 2020. She took part in five group exhibitions including in Nut Art Gallery, Luxor Art gallery (Daughters of The Nile, Nov2019) and Nun art Gallery (Jan 2022, Feb 2020). She also shares her art through her online platform www.malakoot.art
