By Diana Shanaa Egyptian painter Nourine Hammad, who specializes in hyperrealism, is currently one of the few selected artists whose artwork is exhibited at Plus One Gallery in London, UK. Over the past couple of years, ever since Hammad shifted her focus towards hyperrealism, also known as the art of 3D painting, her art has been stirring interest. Using pastels, pencils and charcoal, all of Hammad’s work strives to produce very realistic 3D representations of her subjects. Exhibiting alongside some of the most established artists such as Andrew Hemingway, Hammad’s work, which depicts a series of playing cards, will be displayed until September 26 as part of “The Beauty of Paper” exhibition. In an interview to Egyptian Streets, Hammad shared her story as a rising Egyptian hyperrealist whose work has started attracting international recognition. When did you realize you had a passion for painting? Since I was four years old. The first time I held a pen, my parents realized I had a talent and they have been encouraging me to pursue it ever since. How did you begin to pursue that passion, progressing to where you are today? I…
Egyptian Hyperrealism Artist Claims International Recognition in the UK
September 13, 2015
