Kamal Rabea

Kamal Rabea Rashed is a fine artist whose work draws on his background in ballet, seamlessly blending movement, emotion, and visual storytelling. His paintings, rooted in surrealism and expressive art, capture the grace and fluidity of dance while exploring symbolic and surrealist narratives. With a focus on the human experience, Rashed’s work invites viewers to connect with emotions on a deeply personal level.
A distinctive aspect of Rashed’s art is his creative use of scrap wood. By transforming discarded materials into compelling works of art, he highlights themes of renewal and sustainability. His pieces are characterized by vivid colors, dynamic compositions, and a raw yet refined aesthetic. Rashed’s unique ability to merge unconventional materials with bold artistic expression makes his work both thought-provoking and visually striking, offering a fresh perspective on contemporary fine art.

Educational Background
– Studied classical dance at the Academy of Arts under Russian experts.
– Diploma in Classical Dance and its branches, including Modern Dance, Historical Dance, and Makeup Art (1997).
– Bachelor’s degree in Design and Direction from the Higher Institute of Ballet (2000).
– Postgraduate Diploma from the Academy of Arts (2007).

Kamal is a member of the Egyptian Syndicate of Acting Professions and an artist at the Egyptian Opera House (National Cultural Centre).

Exhibitions and Performances
– Participated in an oil painting exhibition at Atelier El Taliaa Theatre (1999).
– Performed with the Modern Theatre Dance Troupe in In the Beginning, There Was Dance at the Egyptian Opera House (1997).
– Participated in the Carthage Theatre Festival with Shadi Abdel Salam’s Desert (Modern Dance Troupe, 1997).
– Featured in the Experimental Theatre Festival with Shadi Abdel Salam’s Desert as one of the lead performers (1998).
– Participated in the Zaki Tolimat Theatre Festival at the Academy of Arts in Abu Ahmed El Hamili’s Letter as an actor, dancer, and choreographer (2002).
– Exhibited at the Sixth Cairo International Ceramics Biennale (2002).
– Participated in the Sixth Small Artworks Salon (2003).
– Performed in the Modern Dance Festival (Egypt-France, 2004).
– Exhibited at the 15th (2003) and 16th (2004) editions of the Youth Salon.
– Participated in the Light of Form exhibition at the Palace of Arts (October 2005).
– Exhibited at the 17th Youth Salon (2005).
– Performed in the Modern Dance Festival (Egypt-Switzerland, 2005).
– Exhibited in State – Faces 3 at the Karima Ibn Hani Cultural Centre at Ahmed Shawqi Museum (April 2019).
– International Surrealism Exhibition 2022.
– Egyptian Variety Exhibition at the Academy of Arts 2024.
– Crossed Creations Exhibition at Bayt Al-Sennari 2024.


Artworks


Gouache on paper
50 x 35 cm
25,000 EGP


Gouache on paper
70 x 50 cm
40,000 EGP


Gouache on paper
50 x 35 cm
25,000 EGP


Gouache on cardboard
55 x 40 cm
25,000 EGP


Gouache on paper
50 x 35 cm
25,000 EGP


Gouache on paper
50 x 35 cm
25,000 EGP


Gouache on paper
50 x 35 cm
25,000 EGP


Gouache on paper
50 x 35 cm
25,000 EGP


Gouache on paper
27 x 34 cm
15,000 EGP


Gouache on paper
50 x 35 cm
25,000 EGP