A Sea Of Possibilities Print
Dimensions: Mini (15 x 20 cm)
Inspired by a relief of queen Hatshepsut depicted as a lion, mortuary temple of Hatshepsut, Deir El Bahari, Luxor, Egypt; c. 1478–1458 BC; 18th dynasty.
Fine art print made on archival fine art Japanese Epson paper. Digitally edited print of original drawing by artist on papyrus using gold leaf and marker.
Limited edition of 20, signed and numbered by the artist.
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Akhenaten The Spiritual Rebel
Dimensions: Mini (36 x 50 cm) Medium (36 x 50 cm) Large (50 x 70 cm) Extra Large (64 x 90 cm)
Inspired by a sunk relief from 1355-1336 BC, Amarna, modern day Minya, 300km south of Cairo; displayed at the Metropolitan museum in New York
Fine art print based on a collage designed by Dina Shalaby using handmade mosaics painted with acrylic colors. Digitally edited. 3 color options available.
20 limited edition prints available for each color option, regardless of size; signed and numbered by Dina Shalaby.
Amarna Gaze
Dimensions: Small (31 x 31 cm)
Inspired by the statue of an unknown Amarna-era princess, most probably Nefertiti or one of her daughters. New Kingdom, Amarna period, 18th dynasty, circa 1345 B.C. Currently displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Berlin.
Fine art print made on archival fine art Japanese Epson paper.
Limited edition of 20, signed and numbered by the artist.
Amarna Princess
Dimensions: Mini (15 x 20 cm) Medium (39 x 50 cm)
Inspired by the statue of an unknown Amarna-era princess, most probably Nefertiti or one of her daughters. New Kingdom, Amarna period, 18th dynasty, circa 1345 B.C. Currently displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Berlin.
Fine art print made on archival fine art japanese Epson paper. Digitally edited print of original drawing by artist made on papyrus using acrylic, ink and marker.
Limited edition of 20, signed and numbered by the artist.
ANCIENT EGYPTIAN NECKLACE ( Sold )
Dimensions: 60 x 60 cm unframed.
Inspired by an Ancient Egyptian necklace – period unknown.
Hand relief on canvas, acrylic and ink colors, gold leaf.
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AT THE GATES OF A NEW DAWN
Dimensions: 50 x 70 unframed.
Inspired by a statue of priestess Renai that dates back to the 15th century B.C.; currently displayed at Pushkin State Museum in Moscow. Renai was singer to Amon at the Karnak temple.
Hand relief on papyrus using acrylic and ink colors, gold leaf.
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Bastet
Dimensions: Mini (15 x 20 cm) Medium (30 x 53 cm) for Three Cats together, Medium (30 x 40 cm) for Single Cat Portrait
Inspired by a statue of the cat goddess. Period unknown.
Fine Art Print based on a hand drawing on papyrus by Dina Shalaby using ink colors. Digitally edited.
20 limited edition prints available; signed and numbered by the artist.
Bird Ladies Bathing In Light
Dimensions: Mini ( 20 x 25 cm )
Inspired by a figurine from Naqada II, Qena, Upper Egypt, 3500-3400 BC. Displayed at the Brooklyn Museum in New York.
Fine Art Print based on a collage designed by Dina Shalaby using handmade mosaics painted with acrylic colors. Digitally edited.
20 limited edition prints available signed, and numbered by Dina Shalaby.
Blue Hippo
Dimensions: Small (30 x 40 cm)
Inspired by a blue faience statue of “William” the hippo from the tomb of the nomarch Senbi II; ca. 1961–1878 B.C.; 12th dynasty; currently displayed at the Metropolitan Museum in New York.
Papyrus, acrylic colors. Gold wood & glass frame.
Blue Wadjet
Dimensions: Medium (30 x 40 cm)
inspired by relief plaque of cobra on a Neb basket, late Ptolemaic period 400-30 BC, Egypt. Currently at the Metropolitan Museum in New York.
Papyrus, handmade paper mosaics painted with acrylic colors.
Red wood frame, transparent/glass background.
Golden Owl
Dimensions: Small (30 x 40 cm)
Inspired by an ostracon drawing on limestone from the Ramesside period (c. 1305-1080 B.C.); currently displayed at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, UK.
Papyrus, cold leaf, ink colors. Gold wood & glass frame.
Golden Wadjet
Dimensions: Medium (30 x 40 cm)
Inspired by relief plaque of cobra on a neb basket, late Ptolemaic period 400-30 BC, Egypt. Currently at the Metropolitan Museum in New York.
Papyrus, silver leaf, gold leaf, handmade paper mosaics.
Double gold wood frame with off white linen mat.
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
