Painting by Klay Kassem (Photo courtesy of Arts-Mart Gallery)Painting by Klay Kassem (Photo courtesy of Klay Kassem)Painting by Klay Kassem (Photo courtesy of Klay Kassem)Painting by Klay Kassem (Photo courtesy of Klay Kassem)Painting by Klay Kassem (Photo courtesy of Klay Kassem)CAIRO – 17 October 2017: Ambitious contemporary artist Klay Kassem will be displaying several of his paintings featuring topics relevant to the common problems in the Egyptian society.Kassem gives his readers a quick insight in an interview with Egypt Today about what he aspires to achieve from his paintings, which Arts-Mart Gallery will be showcasing in an exhibition on Friday.A patriotic identity began to build up inside me when I graduated, and I embarked on trips to Luxor and Aswan, which were reflected in the works I produced before the Egyptian uprising in 2011. My works reflect the Egyptian identity and patriotism, redefining the philosophy of old authentic Egyptian art and turning it into a modern valuable production across the world.b>ET: Tell us a bit about the paintings that will be displayed. One of his remarkable works includes the music tunes featured in the film "Al Ard" (Earth); I have called these tunes "The Symphony of the Earth. "The exhibition will host an array of topics tackled through my painting and art; initiated from previous exhibitions in 2011. This can only be managed if those artists display the strong will of an artist, a critic and a receiver.

Source: Egypt Today October 17, 2017 12:45 UTC