Yousra Wahba Egypt , b. 1977
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Works
Yousra Wahba Egypt , b. 1977
Firing Memory , 2025Sand, resin and wood100 x 100 x 45 cmIn this body of work, the human form is reimagined as a living map, an intricate network shaped by both internal and external forces. The sculptures unfold like neural blooms,...
In this body of work, the human form is reimagined as a living map, an intricate network
shaped by both internal and external forces. The sculptures unfold like neural blooms,
branching, firing, and extending outward. Each form captures the hidden cartography of the
body, where memory, trauma, and resilience are inscribed in fragile yet powerful connections.
Blurring the line between physical presence and emotional absence, the works embody a state
of continuous motion, dissolving, regenerating, and reshaping. They reveal the body not as
static form but as a dynamic landscape, alive with interconnections and fluid borders.
Through delicate yet assertive structures, the artist invites viewers to encounter what usually
remains unseen: the quiet resilience of our inner networks, the traces of memory embedded in
every fragile thread, and the shifting patterns that shape identity and experience.
Exhibitions-
Translucent Threads of Life
by Yousra Wahba | Firetti Contemporary, Dubai 7 Dec 2023 - 8 Feb 2024Curated by Celine Azem at Firetti Contemporary, Dubai, UAE For her debut solo exhibition, Translucent Threads of Life , Yousra Wahba celebrates nature, identity, and the resilience of women. The...Read more -
DUBAI CALLIGRAPHY BIENNALE: Breaking Boundaries II
in partnership with Dubai Culture for the inaugural Dubai Calligraphy Biennale. 1 Oct - 1 Nov 2023DUBAI CALLIGRAPHY BIENNALE: Breaking Boundaries II in partnership with Dubai Culture for the inaugural Dubai Calligraphy Biennale. Collective exhibition: Diaa Allam, Sawsan Al Bahar, Kaikhan Salakhov, Josh Rowell and Yousra...Read more
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