Eman Khalifa's Abstract Paintings Channel Emotional Transformation After 30-Year Business Career
Eman Khalifa embarked on her artistic journey following a 30-year business career and her experience as a single mother, which adds a sense of urgency to her creations. Her artwork spans Elemental Abstraction, Geometric Abstraction, and Contemporary Realism, delving into themes of control versus surrender. Drawing inspiration from her diverse background rooted in Cairo and the U.S., she incorporates elements of nature and memory. Khalifa has showcased her work at venues such as The Other Art Fair, Parallax Art Fair, and Untitled Art Fair. Trained at the American University in Cairo under Paul Rinaldi, she reflects influences from artists like Cézanne, Vermeer, and Caravaggio. Her recent pieces, including 'Deep Wave' and 'Phoenix,' highlight her vivid color choices as she prepares for the Sussex Art Fair at Goodwood.
Key facts
- Eman Khalifa returned to art after a 30-year business career while raising a family as a single mother
- Her practice spans Elemental Abstraction, Geometric Abstraction, and Contemporary Realism
- She has exhibited at The Other Art Fair, Parallax Art Fair, and Untitled Art Fair
- Khalifa was educated at the American University in Cairo under Paul Rinaldi
- Her work shows influences from Paul Cézanne, Johannes Vermeer, Caravaggio, and Cubism
- Recent works reference elemental frameworks like water, fire, earth, and light
- Her palette draws on memories of Egypt's seascapes and Cairo's markets
- She is preparing for forthcoming exhibitions including the Sussex Art Fair at Goodwood
Entities
Artists
- Eman Khalifa
- Paul Cézanne
- Johannes Vermeer
- Caravaggio
- Paul Rinaldi
- Claude Monet
- JMW Turner
- Winslow Homer
- Hokusai
- Leonora Carrington
- Frida Kahlo
Institutions
- The Other Art Fair
- Parallax Art Fair
- Untitled Art Fair
- American University in Cairo
- Sussex Art Fair
- Artlyst
Locations
- Cairo
- Egypt
- United States
- London
- United Kingdom
- Alexandria
- Almaza Bay
- Goodwood
- USA
- West Coast of the USA
- California
- UK
Sources
- FAD Magazine —
- Artlyst —