{"product_id":"licorice-vendor-essam-taha","title":"Licorice Vendor – Essam Taha","description":"\u003cp\u003eA realistic scene from the streets of Cairo depicting a licorice vendor standing in his traditional attire, consisting of a shirt and loose trousers. He wears a traditional cap to protect himself from the heat of the sun and carries a bottle of licorice drink. The artist uses shades of gray and blue to emphasize the figure, with warm red accents in the belt and cloth, creating a striking contrast and adding vitality to the scene.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEssam Taha He earned a Bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Applied Arts, Department of Furniture and Interior Design, specializing in Decoration, Helwan University, in 1974. He also studied visual arts in Italy from 1973 to 1975.\u003cbr\u003eHe is a member of the Syndicate of Applied Arts Designers, the National Association of Fine Arts, and the “Sohbet Fan” Art Association.\u003cbr\u003eHe has been working as a designer at a firm specializing in the design and execution of interior decoration since 1980. He also served as the Director of the Greek Campus Gallery.\u003cbr\u003eHe has held and participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions since 1986, including exhibitions at the French Cultural Center, El Sawy Culturewheel, the Egyptian Opera House, Drob Gallery, and Art Corner Gallery. He has also participated in several editions of the General Fine Arts Exhibition and took part in the Second International El-Qurna\/El-Berulus Wall and Boat Painting Forum in 2015.\u003cbr\u003eHis artistic participation includes exhibitions exploring diverse themes and techniques, such as “Inspired by Nature,” “Stone Compositions,” “Wire and Stone,” “The Wilderness,” “The Magic of Wires,” “Ramadan Spiritualities,” “Egyptian Spirit,” “Africa in the Heart,” and “Tales of Art.”\u003cbr\u003eHe has visited several European countries, including Italy, France, Monte Carlo, Nice, Spain, and Greece. His distinctive artistic experience has been featured in numerous television and radio programs, as well as newspaper and magazine interviews and articles.\u003cbr\u003eHis artworks are held in private collections in Egypt, the United States, Canada, France, and Switzerland.\u003cbr\u003eHis artistic practice is characterized by meticulous attention to detail and a particular interest in nature, materials, and innovative techniques. He is considered one of the early artists to introduce stone compositions, and he developed a distinctive approach to shaping iron and wires of different diameters without using welding. His practice also includes works using wood and watercolor still-life paintings.\u003cbr\u003eHis artistic experience is strongly influenced by his background in design and interior decoration, which began in 1974, as well as his exposure to international design trends, particularly the Italian school. This background is reflected in his emphasis on precision, natural materials, and intricate artistic details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength: 38 cm · Width: 28 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Odyssey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53427263635823,"sku":"GAPNWCESTA00004","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/9819\/2751\/files\/OdysseyGallery_96_1_639241403772456913.webp?v=1788532783","url":"https:\/\/www.odysseyatq.com\/products\/licorice-vendor-essam-taha","provider":"Odyssey ATQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}