Live Encounters Magazine Volume Two November-December 2024.
A glimpse of fifty years of art, artwork feature by Abdel Wahab Al Abdel Mohsen.
Abd ElWahab Abd El Mohsen is known for his deep exploration of themes related to identity and the intricacies of human existence. Through his artwork, he delves into the depths of life, searching for the essence of identity in a world filled with complexities and contradictions. One of the defining features of his work is his commitment to pushing boundaries and challenging conventional norms. He is not afraid to tackle difficult and complex subjects, often diving into the darker aspects of human nature to uncover hidden truths. His art reflects his deep contemplation and introspection as he seeks to unravel the mysteries of life and the self. What sets him apart from other artists is his relentless pursuit of authenticity and honesty in his work.
He seeks to understand what truly defines who we are as individuals. By delving into the depths of human experience and emotion, he tries to uncover the essence of identity and what it means to be truly authentic in a world filled with superficiality and pretense. His graphic concept is based on authentic experiences, techniques, and understanding, such as his work on the lakes or the Egyptian countryside and his keen interest in the engraved line and the intersections of visual perception at a point of intense sensitivity. In Abdul Wahab’s work, we inhale the scent of the Nile mud with the eye, where this scent scratches the lens of the eye, penetrating the boundaries to a more profound emotional reality than what the naked eye sees directly. He believes that art should not just be aesthetically pleasing but should also provoke thought and evoke emotion.
– Dr Salwa Gouda
© Abdel Wahab Al Abdel Mohsen
Abdel Wahab Al Abdel Mohsen (1951) is an Egyptian visual artist. He graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts in Alexandria, Graphic Department, 1976. He received his master’s and doctorate from the Cairo College of Fine Arts. Abdul Mohsen participated in many local and international artistic events and won many local and international awards for his works in engraving and printing, and his works were acquired in many institutions, museums, Arab countries and others. He runs the Abdel Wahab Abdel Mohsen Foundation for Culture, Arts and Development, where the Foundation holds an annual event (Al-Burulus Forum for Painting on Walls and Boats). The creative project of Abdel Mohsen is linked to the nature of his living place. He draws inspiration from his visual situations and formulations from his environmental, geographical, and cultural elements. The artist dealt with these data and formulated them into visual emotions in which he invoked multiple techniques that included engraving, printing, photography, and drawing, in addition to multiple other media such as sound, moving images, and composite works.