an Egyptian visual artist whose practice explores the intersection of contemporary abstract art and Egyptian heritage, drawing inspiration from ancient Egyptian civilization, Coptic and Islamic art, and Egypt’s layered cultural memory. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education from Cairo University. Her work moves across mixed media and layered surfaces, where accumulated visual strata reflect themes of identity, history, and collective memory. Alongside her studio practice, Kordy has led art workshops in collaboration with international institutions, including the International Organization for Migration (IOM), working closely with refugees and marginalized communities across Egypt. She has participated in several group exhibitions, most notably the 25th Youth Salon and a group exhibition at Zamalek Art Gallery, and serves as a jury member for art workshops at the Awladna Forum for People with Special Abilities.
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In this dynamic composition, the artist presents a swirling vortex of energy that feels both primordial and celestial. The focal point is a series of winged scarab-like figures, rendered with rhythmic black-and-white linework that contrasts sharply with the heavy, tactile landscape they inhabit. These figures appear to be caught in a moment of ascension or transformation, emerging from a dark, splattered abyss at the bottom toward a luminous, orange-hued upper register.
The work is a triumph of materiality. The background is a dense field of impasto peaks and valleys, giving the canvas a physical presence that changes with the shifting light. The artist incorporates geometric patterns—reminiscent of Islamic tilework or mandalas—stenciled subtly into the orange sky, suggesting a layer of divine order behind the apparent chaos of the natural world. The use of vibrant greens, pinks, and blues on the wings of the insects adds a sudden, electric vitality to the palette. Ultimately, the piece serves as a meditation on the cycle of life and the persistent movement of the spirit through a turbulent, ever-changing environment.