The Knapp Gallery is excited to announce The Yousri Scrolls, a poetic and reflective show for the months of September and October.
This fall, The Knapp Gallery is eager to introduce Egyptian artist and Fulbright recipient Bassem Yousri to an international audience. The Yousri Scrolls will be the first opportunity for an American public to see these striking, exotic and evocative works in person.
Primarily employing papyrus and fire treated wood; the artwork of Yousri evokes Ancient Egyptian tomb murals and painted coffins. The bright pigments he applies contrast with the faded, worn surfaces of his canvases creating an attention-grabbing juxtaposition. Yousri’s elegant rebuff of modern surface treatment and style promotes the ideas and messages of a modern individual reflecting upon the rich cultural and artistic past of his Native country.
By utilizing the traditional materials and methods of his Egyptian upbringing, Bassem Yousri manages to promote a sense of timeless eternity in his works. He reconsiders historic themes and iconography to create a contemporary pastiche of techniques and images. Not simply an appropriation, Yousri’s artwork combines and heightens classic motifs by applying a fresh edge and discerning modern eye to the ancient and mythical symbols he draws upon. The method proves unforgettable, unique and attention grabbing.
We hope that you will join us for this international painter’s American debut!
The Knapp Gallery is committed to exhibiting the most sophisticated, contemporary fine art. Simultaneously, we are introducing our exceptional, innovative artists to national and international markets.