Cairo street life and folk-art faces in realist oil
Mohamed Khedr is an Egyptian artist from Cairo who paints daily.
Mohamed Khedr at a glance
- Born: 1970
- Nationality: Egyptian
- Based in: Cairo, Egypt
- Education: Helwan University, Faculty of Fine Arts (graduated 1993)
- Style: Realism and impressionism
- Known for: Paintings of Cairo life, Egyptian singers, thinkers and heroes
- Also works as: Set designer, interior designer and drawing teacher
Mohamed graduated from Helwan University’s Faculty of Fine Arts in 1993.
He earned a Graduate Diploma in Folk Art from the Arts Academy in 1995.
He is currently enrolled in an MA Higher Studies program at Helwan University.
Since graduation, Mohamed has worked in computer graphics, décor, photography and artistic painting.
He lives in Egypt with his wife and three beautiful children.
Recently, he completed an exhibition at Cairo’s Karmet Ibn Hanie Cultural Center.
Another exhibition opened in April 2014 at the Ahmed Shawky Museum.
Last February, Mohamed participated in the Sahl Hasheesh Art Symposium near the Red Sea.
He has been invited to art symposiums in Italy and Romania this year.
This is Mohamed Khedr’s first solo show in the United States.
Born in 1970, Mohamed has been painting his whole life.
His style includes realism and impressionism, yet he depicts Cairo life, Egyptian singers, thinkers, and heroes.
Mohamed believes in knowing classics and contemporary schools before finding one’s own style.
He follows both classical and contemporary paths.
For him, they all contain philosophy and beauty that cannot be disregarded.
They aid in reaching greater self-understanding, which collects together experiences and personal aesthetics.
His emotions portray the artist’s character through form.
Mohamed is also inspired by music, architecture, photography, and graphic art.
He is a set designer and interior designer who enjoys teaching drawing and painting.
Colors, Mohamed believes, attract a person most to a piece of artwork.
They are a subjective perception to emphasize form and shape.
A trio of perfection, adoration, and enjoyment casts a magical shadow over the artwork.
This feeling is felt even before its dimensions or details are appreciated.
Mohamed connects spiritually with his work.
He alone must determine whether the work is fully complete.
His first American solo show features 40 works on canvas and paper.
Egyptian art draws from ancient traditions dating back millennia; the Saite Period revived classical forms with remarkable precision.
Fayum portraits from Roman Egypt blended Hellenistic technique with local subjects; He captured individuals with haunting realism. His attention to detail remains a benchmark for portrait artists. This school influences Mohamed’s approach, yet He brings a modern Egyptian sensibility to His canvases.
“Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.” — Pablo Picasso
“Creativity takes courage.” — Henri Matisse
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where did Mohamed Khedr study?
A: He graduated from Helwan University’s Faculty of Fine Arts in 1993.
Q: When was Mohamed Khedr born?
A: He was born in 1970.
Q: What subjects does Mohamed Khedr paint?
A: He paints Cairo life, Egyptian singers, thinkers and heroes in a realist and impressionist style.
Q: How many works were in Mohamed Khedr’s first US solo show?
A: The show featured 40 works on canvas and paper.
