Maha W. Attia “Refuge to the Borderline”
Ouchi Gallery
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Born in 1987 in Saudi Arabia, Maha Attia grew up in Egypt before moving to New Jersey at the age of 19. She brought with her a love for nature, romanticism and decorative art and combines these with her passion for Illustration and East Asia Art. She often uses references and photographs to approach her work, aiming to create an emotional authenticity rather than a literal accuracy.
She draws inspiration from indie music, Asian/Buddhist cultures, Tanaka Poem and social experiences: Also, deep covered up need to be cradled by something extraordinary. She has been studying Asian Art for the past three years, influenced by Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Indian Traditional arts and poem. Attia works with Ink, sumi ink, markers and Gouache on ricepaper, koshi paper and wood.
Exhibitions:
2013: Affordable Holidays Show, Dec. 313 gallery, NJ
2013: Graduate Group Show, Sep. NJCU, NJ
2013:INK, Pair Show, April. NJCU, NJ
2011: Art Club Group Show, May. HCCC, NJ
2005: TOYS, SOLO Show, El Sawy Cultural Wheel, Cairo,Egypt
Awards:
2014: June: Mister Dress Up: Canadian Fashion magazine
Artist of the week Award
2014: July: Mister Dress Up: Canadian Fashion magazine
Artist of the month Award
2011: HCCC Art Club Magazine
Best Artist in HCCC Arts Program
Press:
2014: June: Mister Dress Up: Canadian Fashion magazine
2014: July: Mister Dress Up: Canadian Fashion magazine
2013: Gothic Times News paper
2011: HCCC Art Club Magazine
Accomplishments:
Studio Harlem Museum: Advertising Campaign
Society of Illustrators of NY: Gouache Illustration of Chinatown NY
Shoes and Hat: Textile design for fashion models
NJ Café Shop: Branding
Media
Schedule
from July 31, 2014 to August 03, 2014
Opening Reception on 2014-07-29 from 19:00 to 22:00