Heidi

Artist Statement

During the past two years my theme has evolved through several stages. When I first began, I focused on portraying the Egyptian culture mainly through portraits. Yet, as I continued to explore and research different artists, my style and outlook towards cultural representations changed drastically. Artists such as Mohamed Sabry, Edward hopper, Charles Sheeler, and the architect Hassan Fathy influenced and almost directly resulted in my interest for architectural structures. With their influences I focused on the corresponding Egyptian aspects in hopes of capturing what I find most beautiful in culture. In my painting "The Belief" I demonstrated more of the cultural design, while paintings such as "The Abandoned Room" and "Columns of Luxor" were more architecturally focused. Nonetheless, despite having a constant interest in architecture I have found it most difficult trying to find a single style and technique that I feel comfortable with. This became my greatest weakness, but at the same time I believe it has forced me to experiment with different media and techniques. In "The Belief" I tried a style that required great focus on small minor details, while on the other hand in both "Columns of Luxor I" and "Columns of Luxor II" I experimented with looser brush strokes where each different color is distinguishable. After my study of Margo Veillon I experimented with an even looser technique of watercolor and ink. This resulted in the temple series and the minaret series. In the end I believe my willingness to experiment has become one of my greatest strengths. It has allowed me to express to others what I see most intriguing in my personal surrounding.

Watercolor and Ink 18x24 in. March 2008 || || Watercolor and Ink 18x24 in. March 2008 || || Watercolor and Ink 18x24 in. March 2008 || || Acrylic 18x36 in. February 2008 || || Acrylic 18x36 in. March 2008 || || Watercolor and Ink 18x24 in. March 2008 || || Watercolor and Ink 18x24 in. March 2008 || || Watercolor and Ink 18x24 in. March 2008 || || Acrylic 30x40 in. December 2007 || || Acrylic 16x20 in. February 2007 || || Acrylic 18x36 in. November 2007 || || Acrylic 22x28 in. September 2007 || || Linoleum Block Print 30x37 in. October 2007 || || Pencil 18x24 in. November 2006 || ||
 * Temple Series
 * Temple Series
 * Temple Series
 * Columns of Luxor I
 * Columns of Luxor II
 * Watercolor Minaret Series
 * Watercolor Minaret Series
 * Watercolor Minaret Series
 * Abandoned Room
 * Black and White Boy
 * A Touch of Western
 * The Belief
 * Wooden Balcony
 * Man on Donkey