Painter
Shaker El Meadawi
From 1944 to 2011, El Maadawy earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Alexandria in 1967. He pursued further studies in Italy and obtained a higher diploma from the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome in 1978. In 1998, he was appointed as an art teacher at the Faculty of Art in Kafr El-Sheikh. He showcased his work in over 20 special exhibitions in Egypt, Italy, Lebanon, and other countries.
El Maadawy’s art possesses a unique and captivating flavor as its elements interweave and flow with the transparency of his watercolors, in which he demonstrated unparalleled expression using simple colors. His artworks depict Egyptian tales with a decorative inclination, influenced by his studies at the decorative high school. Deliberately employing the style of colored silhouettes, he created worlds that blend reality and myth, conveying simplicity and depth.
His creations reflect his childhood dreams and memories, which he lovingly incorporated into his work.
