Holders of Jars - Ahmed Selim

The painting "Holders of Jars," executed in oil on canvas, depicts three women in a warm Eastern spirit, inspired by the heritage of women in southern Egypt and the artist’s imagination. The composition portrays three Aswan women wearing purple head coverings and carrying traditional earthenware jars known as "Al-Matar" on their heads. The woman in the foreground carries a vessel containing white, milk-like tones, symbolizing goodness, abundance, and generosity.
The painting is characterized by warm and vibrant colors, with yellow garments decorated with red motifs prominently featured on the woman in the foreground. The skin tones and clothing are harmoniously rendered through gradations of purple and red.
The artistic style is defined by prominent brushstrokes and a rich textured surface that enhances the details of the women’s features and clothing. Particular emphasis is placed on their expressive hands and wide, striking eyes.

Ahmed Selim Professor and Head of the Painting Department, Faculty of Fine Arts, Minya University.
Member of the Syndicate of Plastic Artists.
Member of the Atelier Cairo Artists and Writers Group.
Nominated for a one-month participation in the Naples Biennale, Italy, in 1996.
Received an internal scholarship for his PhD studies from 2000 to 2005.
Received a two-year scholarship to collect scientific material in the field of mural painting for his PhD from the Faculty of Arts and Education, University of Siegen, Germany.
Received a two-year scholarship to study graphic arts at the studio of German artist Daniel Heiss, Professor at the Faculty of Arts and Education, University of Siegen, in 2002.
Received a scholarship for professorship studies in mural painting at the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Murcia, Spain, in 2015.
Received numerous artistic grants from the General Organization of Cultural Palaces and the Cultural Development Fund.
He has authored numerous scientific and practical research papers and publications in the field of visual arts.
He supervises numerous academic research projects conducted by researchers.
He has been active in the Egyptian visual arts movement since 1991.
He has represented Egypt in numerous international exhibitions through the Exhibitions Sector of the Ministry of Culture.
He has participated in numerous group exhibitions and art workshops in Egypt and abroad.
He has held numerous solo exhibitions in Egypt and abroad.
He has designed and executed numerous mural artworks for various architectural establishments in Egypt and abroad.
His works are held in the collections of institutions, embassies, and private individuals in Egypt and abroad.
Awarded the Silver Medal and Second Place at the 5th Exhibition of Innovations and Scientific Research, organized by the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, in 2018.
He has received numerous awards, medals, and shields at various art symposiums focusing on painting and mural art, presented by public and private institutions in Egypt and abroad.

Physical details
Length: 45 cm · Width: 65 cm

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