“The importance of one’s original home has dramatically changed among many Egyptian youth, who suffered after the Arab Spring’s political and economic transitions.”
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open new doors for artists, but broaden their personal and artistic perspectives as well. “So many L’Atelier artists find new inspiration in either their subject matter or medium during their art residencies awarded as part of the L’Atelier prizes. This is a valuable component of the competition, as it exposes artists to new experiences that eventually help shape their career. This is vital to young, up-and-coming artists,” notes Dr Bayliss. Maayouf embarked on her artistic journey in 2010 by engaging with diverse forms of photography. She eventually settled on staged photography as her preferred style, working with simple props and natural lighting. She relies primarily on self-portraits, being the actor, having a private relationship with the camera, and freely expressing intimate issues. The Sea is Closed: Shallow Water runs from 20 May until 15 June 2018 at the Absa Gallery. I Heard a Squeak