Sherin Guirguis, Untitled, 2012, Mixed media on hand-cut paper, 48x48 in.
Sherin Guirguis and Carrie Marill draw inspiration from the history of pattern-making in Arab and southwestern Native American cultures. Guirguis and Marill interweave Modernist tropes with traditional ornamentation, exploring each one’s formal qualities—color, line and texture. This cumulative process results in vibrant, stunning paintings and sculptures.
Sherin Guirguis (born 1974 in Luxor, Egypt; works and lives in Los Angeles, CA) creates elaborate paintings and sculptures. Her works combine Western minimalist aesthetics with Arabic calligraphic ornamentation.