Murtada Yousri – Al Khan Gallery

Ranked among the Top 50 Most Influential Contemporary Artists shaping the modern Middle Eastern fine art scene.

مرتضي يسري

أسوان، مصر

النحت التشكيلي المعاصر، التجميع المعدني ثلاثي الابعاد

Awards & Honors

Prize in Sculpture – The Cairo International Biennale.

Special Lifetime Achievement Award – Aswan International Sculpture Symposium as a pioneer of direct carving on hard stone

The Knight Class Medal of Cultural and Artistic Merit In recognition of his contributions to contemporary calligraphic sculpture

The State Incentive Award in Fine Arts Sculpture Category–Egyptian Ministry of Culture

The Grand Prize for Art Acquisition Arab Thought Foundation

Top 50 Most Influential Artists in the Middle East Recognition

Yousry has achieved widespread local and international acclaim, receiving some of the most prestigious fine art distinctions:

The State Incentive Award in Fine Arts (Sculpture Category) – Egyptian Ministry of Culture.
First Prize in Sculpture – The Cairo International Biennale.
The Knight-Class Medal of Cultural and Artistic Merit (In recognition of his contributions to contemporary calligraphic sculpture).
The Grand Prize for Art Acquisition – Arab Thought Foundation.
Special Lifetime Achievement Award – Aswan International Sculpture Symposium as a pioneer of direct carving on hard stone.
Ranked among the Top 50 Most Influential Contemporary Artists shaping the modern Middle Eastern fine art scene.

Artist Biography

النحت التشكيلي المعاصر، التجميع المعدني ثلاثي الابعاد

أسوان، مصر

Born in the heart of the historic city of Aswan in Upper Egypt, artist Mortada Yousry grew up surrounded by ancient granite mountains and pharaonic temple reliefs that deeply inspired his visual sensibilities since childhood. A graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts, he pursued advanced postgraduate studies in the restoration and sculpting of stone and metallic mediums. Today, Yousry stands as one of the most prominent contemporary voices in modern Arabic sculpture, masterfully transforming the rigidity of historical materials into fluid, poetic, and surrealist visual compositions.

Artistic Vision & Philosophy

“Stone and metal are not inert materials; they are historical records carrying the memory of the earth and the universe.” Mortada Yousry’s artistic philosophy revolves around the concept of “The Balance of Opposites and Breaking the Constraints of Matter.” He is globally renowned for subverting the sheer harshness of solid white marble, shaping it with a biomorphic abstract surrealism that makes the rigid stone appear to twist and melt through space like liquid silk.

In his alternative sculptural directions, Yousry fuses fire and element by manually forging red copper, yellow brass, and oxidized iron with heat and hammer. Through this, he revives abstract Arabic calligraphy and kinetic dynamism within a mature architectural framework tailored for luxury modern villas and corporate spaces, orchestrating an eternal dialogue between light and shadow.

Signature Style

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The Biomorphic Void: Yousry’s signature style lies in dissolving the boundaries between solid mass and ambient space. In his oeuvre, the Arabic grapheme transitions from a linguistic vehicle into a fluid, kinetic entity that mimics natural phenomena—such as aerodynamic currents and hydrodynamic flows.
The Dialectic of Texture and Light: His mastery is defined by surface manipulation; he orchestrates a deliberate tension between the pristine, silk-like polish of Carrara marble or refined brass, and the primal, geological roughness of eroded sandstone and oxidized iron. This causes the sculptural surface to morph dynamically under changing lighting parameters.

Artistic Maturity

The Academic & Classical Formative Era: His early trajectory was defined by rigorous direct carving and the academic anatomy of classical Arabic calligraphy, rooted in the monumental heritage of Upper Egypt.
The Biomorphic Surrealist Maturity: His current artistic maturity marks a departure from rigid orthodoxy toward a profound “Biomorphic Calligraphic Surrealism.” The letterforms transcend their physical properties to engage with metaphysical philosophy, acknowledging that the negative space (the void) within the sculpture holds a conceptual weight equal to the marble mass itself.

Exhibitions & Art Residencie

Artist Mortada Yousry has participated in numerous elite art exhibitions and prestigious fellowships worldwide:

The Cairo International Biennale (Grand Prize Winner).
Aswan International Sculpture Symposium (Permanent Participant & Former Artistic Consultant).
Venice Biennale – The Egyptian Pavilion (Honorary Representation).
“Echoes of Contemporary East” Exhibition – Paris Art Consultants, France.
Contemporary Visual Arts Exposition – Dubai and Abu Dhabi, UAE.
One-Year Artist Residency at the Carrara Quarries (Italy), by special invitation of the International Academy of Fine Arts, to research biomorphic surrealist carving on premium white marble.

مجموعات مُميزة

شجرة السلام — The Olive of Peace - "Classical Bas-Relief Mural" - A stone bas-relief mural blending natural symbols with classical architectural motifs to reflect the authenticity of identity and cultural heritage.

موجات الحياة — Waves of Life - A low-relief sculptural mural depicting the harmony between humanity and nature through fluid, flowing lines that embody the spirit of life and renewal.

صرح التسامي والصعود — Monument of Ascent - "Architectonic Bronze Sculpture" - An architectonic bronze sculpture merging spiral curves with geometric forms to conceptualize the journey of intellectual growth and elevation.

تجليات الفراغ — Emanations of Space - A vertical stone sculpture embodying the complex interplay between mass and void through intertwined organic forms that flow dynamically upward.

انطلاق عبر الزمن — Flight Through Time - "Steampunk/Surrealist Bronze Sculpture" - A complex bronze sculpture fusing mechanical gears with organic elements to conceptualize the dynamics of time, cosmic motion, and the soul's liberation toward freedom.

جلسة ودية — A Cordial Gathering - "Figurative Sculpture" - A bronze miniature sculpture capturing the intimacy of human connection and intergenerational dialogue through expressive body language and an evocative silent conversation.

أبعاد الذاكرة — Dimensions of Memory - "Surrealist Mixed Media Sculpture" - A mixed-media sculpture blending bronze, stone, and philosophical symbols to conceptualize the relativity and fluidity of time against the permanence of mass.

التوازن الأزلي — Infinite Balance - "Abstract Biomorphic Sculpture" - A pristine white marble sculpture embodying the philosophy of organic abstraction and the pure harmony between fluid surfaces and hollowed mass.

انسياب مرمري — Alabaster Flow - "Plicated/Ribbed Marble Sculpture" - A corrugated marble sculpture exploring the dynamics of motion and light through successive folds that transform rigid stone into a fluid visual composition.

ترابط لامتناهي — Infinite Continuity - "Abstract Interlocking Sculpture" - An interlocking marble sculpture symbolizing continuity and aesthetic integrity through complex, twisting contours that defy the stone's rigidity.

Commissioned Projects

The artist has executed massive, site-specific monumental sculptures and installations designed for luxury corporate and residential architectural identities:

Grand Lobby Installation: Financial Center Tower, King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), Riyadh, KSA.
Monumental Outdoor Sculpture: Primary Entrance of a Luxury Resort, El Gouna, Red Sea, Egypt.
Bespoke Sculptural Suites: Main Atrium of a Leading Investment Bank Headquarters, Cairo, Egypt.

Press, Interviews and Art Criticism

“Atyaf” Cultural Show – Egyptian Television: An exclusive, feature-length televised interview on the metaphysics of forging metals and carving stone.
“Art & Society” Magazine (Dubai): Critical review essay titled “Mortada Yousry: The Engineering of Void and the Magic of Contemporary Eastern Script” (September 2024 Issue).
Al-Ahram Newspaper: A comprehensive curatorial critique of his solo exhibitions at the Cairo Opera House.

Public & Corporate Collections

Yousry’s masterpieces serve as luxury visual anchors and institutional centerpieces in renowned permanent collections worldwide:

The Museum of Modern Egyptian Art (Cairo, Egypt).
The Open-Air Sculpture Museum (Aswan, Egypt).
Major Corporate Banking & Financial Institutions (Executive Boardroom Collections).
Private VIP Collections in elite palaces and upscale estates across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, London, and New York.

Facets of the Artist's Life

Mourtada Yosry embracing a moment of pure serenity aboard a traditional felucca, drawing the fluid grace of his sculptures from Aswan’s historic granite islands.

An adventurous immersion into the majestic Nubian mountains, where the sculptor meticulously examines ancient geological formations in search of rare stone canvases.

A warm, candid glimpse of Yosry’s convivial spirit, sharing the authentic rituals of traditional Aswan "Gabana" coffee with his circle of fellow creatives.

Amidst the nocturnal stillness of the Nile, Yosry coaxes delicate melodies from his Oud, revealing a poetic duality between symphonic grace and the rigorous mastery of stone and metal.

Embodying an unbound passion for freedom and exploration, Mourtada Yosry navigates a rugged coastal mountain pass, breaking away from the confines of his studio.

Living and creating in his open-air studio overlooking the Nile, Mortada Yousry practices a disciplined, monastic seclusion that lasts for months prior to the unveiling of any unique masterpiece. His profound immersion in the geographical silence of Upper Egypt and the interplay of solar rays on Aswan’s granite formations serve as the primary catalyst behind the deeply contemplative and spiritual resonance found in his upscale sculptures.

Beyond the resonant clatter of his studio and the rigorous demands of his chisel, Mourtada Yosry leads a life woven with a passion for exploration and a profound connection to his majestic Aswan heritage. He finds his sanctuary in the rhythmic embrace of the Nile, drifting on a traditional cabriolet felucca at sunset to contemplate the ancient granite rocks that form his artistic lineage. His adventurous essence shines through rugged mountain passages in his open-top Jeep, meticulously scouring ancient quarries for rare geological treasures. Yet, this intense physical pursuit beautifully dissolves into moments of warm camaraderie as he brews authentic “Gabana” coffee for his inner circle of creatives. In the nocturnal stillness of the riverbank, the hands that fearlessly tame unyielding metal and marble pivot to pure poetic vulnerability, coaxing soulful melodies from the strings of his Oud—creating a harmonious lifestyle that balances the discipline of a master sculptor with the fluid emotion of a free-spirited musician.

Philosophy of Artworks at AL KHAN Gallery

The exclusive curated curation of Mortada Yousry’s works at M ART GALLERY transcends standard luxury commerce; it offers rare, “Bespoke Fine Art Assets (1 of 1).” Every individual piece serves as an autonomous philosophical statement engineered to elevate the architectural prestige of its destination, guaranteeing the collector a globally unique masterpiece backed by rigorous, non-reproducible legal and digital provenance.

Techniques & Mediums

The artist focuses his exclusive partnership with our e-commerce platform on three primary structural lines:

Biomorphic Surrealist Sculpture (Premium Italian Carrara Marble): Free-standing 3D masterpieces exploring internal voids, mass subtraction, and gravity defiance.
Welded Mixed-Media Assemblage (Copper & Molten Bronze): Fire-forged 3D wall-mounted installations that dynamically manipulate light reflection.
Contemporary Wall Reliefs (Aswan Sandstone): Hand-carved historical sandstone layouts integrating abstract Arabic typography into modern interior architectural walls.

Featured Collections (Gallery Classification)

A. The Monumental Free-Standing Collection

Scope: Monumental, three-dimensional sculptures carved from pristine marble or granite, engineered to serve as monolithic visual anchors in villa atriums, luxury lobbies, or private estates. (e.g., The Eternity of Void and Mass).

B. The Curated Tabletop & Miniature Collection

Scope: High-end, intricately crafted miniature prototypes and tabletop masterpieces in polished stone and brass, tailored for executive desks, marble consoles, and private collector vitrines.

C. The Architectural Wall Relief & Assemblage Collection

Scope: Dimensional, wall-mounted relief installations—ranging from deeply carved heritage sandstone panels to fire-welded copper and iron assemblages—designed for expansive architectural feature walls. (e.g., Echo of the Wind).

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Echo of the Wind

3D Metal Wall Assemblage

“For estate owners and collectors of rare visual arts, we present a monumental wall installation that introduces a commanding metallic prestige to any interior. ‘Echo of the Wind’ is the living embodiment of contemporary luxury; every hammer strike on its copper and bronze contours reflects hours of rigorous craftsmanship by artist Mortada Yousry. This masterpiece goes beyond standard wall decor—it is a high-value art investment that elevates your property, turning your luxury villa lobby or executive office into a private gallery. This artwork is reserved for a single global client as an exclusive, non-reproducible original.“

The Artistic Narrative

“In this intricate wall-mounted assemblage, artist Mortada Yousry transitions from the fluidity of white marble to the raw rigidity of metals, forging a unique visual dialogue between fire and geological transformation. The artwork features meticulously hand-hammered copper sheets and molten bronze structures that capture the sheer dynamism of wind and the erosion of nature on ancient cliffs. The deliberate contrasts between the gleam of polished brass and the rugged textures of oxidized iron embody the duality of time and legacy. The sculpture appears as a relic unearthed from the depths of the earth, reimagined with a mysterious, futuristic soul that plays seamlessly with light and shadow.”

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The Earth Trio

The ancient heritage of raw clay reimagined

through a contemporary architectural lens.

Clay has never been a mere material; it is the enduring memory of the earth stretching across millennia. The Earth Trio Collection encapsulates the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi—the profound pursuit of beauty found within imperfection, simplicity, and raw substance—harmoniously merged with the structural sobriety of modern geometric design. Comprising three statuesque heights, this elite ensemble forms a visual symphony of calculated contrasts. Tall, towering verticals, bold ribbed contours, and porous organic silhouettes unite to introduce a commanding dramatic depth into refined spaces. This collection transforms the surrounding light and shifting shadows cast upon its weathered, unglazed facades into a living canvas that evolves beautifully throughout the hours of the day.

The First Masterpiece: Terra Ribbed Vessel

Architectural geometry inspired by antiquity.

The Terra Vessel celebrates bold horizontal balance. Meticulously hand-sculpted, tactile ridges envelop its voluminous, rounded body like deep ridges carved by time into ancient canyon stone. Featuring a flared neck that culminates in a refined opening and a firmly rooted base, this vessel provides the crucial visual weight that anchors the entire trio. It stands as a profound testament to the authentic spirit of studio pottery, elegantly exposing the artistic friction between its coarse, stone-like texture and its soft, sweeping contours.

The Second Masterpiece: Atheer Obelisk Ceramic Vase

A statuesque vertical presence embodying understated luxury.

With a towering silhouette and fluid, organic lines, the Atheer Obelisk Vase gracefully ascends to disrupt the linear monotony of modern architectural spaces. This exceptional creation is defined by a raw, sandy façade deeply rich in natural pores and volatile, earthy tonal gradations. It channels a serene, archaeological permanence reminiscent of wind-swept mountain peaks. Acting as the ultimate balancing pillar of the trio, it elevates the aesthetic threshold of grand entryways, high-ceilinged salons, and minimalist luxury estates.

The Third Masterpiece: Sol Organic Terracotta Jar

The unpretentious charm of low-profile, voluptuous geometry.

The Sol Jar surrenders entirely to the untamed, elemental forces of nature. Characterized by its low-lying, rounded frame and deeply cratered, weathered texture, it carries the alluring mystique of an artifact unearthed from historical sediment or washed ashore by the sea. Its antiqued finish creates a striking design juxtaposition when placed against polished marble, micro-cement, or rich natural wood surfaces. Intentionally designed to evoke warmth and intimate tactile fascination, it serves as an exquisite centerpiece for floating shelves and low coffee tables.

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Flow of Roots

“Where monumental stillness yields to organic fluidity, and ancient clay breathes within elite architecture.”

“Flow of Roots” is far from a mere decorative wall hanging; it is a profound architectural intervention tailored for haute-gamme coastal villas and moody, ultra-modern interiors. This masterpiece champions the philosophy of “Geomorphological Bas-Relief Painting,” staged as a visual soliloquy where fractured, sharply faceted stone blocks—embodying tectonic permanence—clash against a sinuous, pulsating artery of organic pathways. These fluid lines mimic living roots carving through matter and time, representing resilience and eternal continuity.

The true elitism of “Flow of Roots” lies in its brilliant Modular Ceramic Engineering. Sculpted entirely by the Master Artist as a singular, monolithic clay canvas, the relief was meticulously partitioned into interlocking structural tiles. Once reassembled on-site, these inherent, organic seams dissolve into the natural topography of the sculpture. Under precision museum track lighting, the physical junctions transform into a dynamic stage of highlights and shadows, bestowing your grand foyer with an unforgettable aura of timeless prestige.

“As a vivid embodiment of the eternal contrast between monumental stillness and organic fluidity, the ‘Flow of Roots’ mural emerges to ignite a visual revolution in contemporary sculptural art dedicated to haute-gamme interior architecture. The lines of this masterwork pulsate with absolute dynamism; sinuous organic arteries and intricate, hollowed-out engravings pierce through sharp mineral cliffs and meticulously faceted stone blocks. This evokes primordial, cosmic roots driving with unyielding determination through the depths of silent matter and time. Far from a mere bas-relief, this piece stands as a visual soliloquy that breathes beneath precision track lighting. Here, the pure luster of ivory ceramic seamlessly blends with the dramatic chiaroscuro of its deep topography—capturing the raw soul of nature and the permanence of existence within an elite, ultra-modern framework, crafted exclusively to bestow grand architectural spaces with a captivating and majestic philosophical dimension.”

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Orbit Trio

Gleam of the Orbit

The true allure of this collection manifests in its sharp, dramatic interplay of contrast. The external structure mimics the rugged, unyielding textures of natural limestone and granite crusts, sculpted from premium Aswan stoneware infused with coarse mineral grog. Conversely, the deep, hollowed-out recesses split open to reveal a core meticulously polished with a radiant, reactive metallic copper glaze. This internal core captures the ambient light, transforming it into a latent, primordial flame. These are not mere decorative design objects; they are physical, cinematic frames that bestow upon contemporary spaces the solemn grandeur of elite museums and the absolute serenity of pure minimalism.

These pieces are tailored exclusively for discerning collectors who do not merely acquire furniture, but curate inspiring, evocative visual narratives.

From the deep stillness of primeval matter and the silent geology of the earth, the Orbit Trio Collection is born to encapsulate an eternal, cosmic dialogue between raw spontaneity and rigorous geometric precision. This sculpture ensemble—comprising three pure geometric monoliths: the towering Cylinder, the steadfast Cube, and the newly proportioned, dynamic Sphere—is meticulously to offer a sublime visual experience that transcends temporal boundaries.

The sculptural ensemble emerges from a sophisticated geological philosophy that addresses silent spatial voids with a commanding cinematic gravity. Here, the structural rigor of the three forms intersects with the unstudied tactility of raw, unglazed clay. This artistic endeavor represents a complex study in the dialogue of mass and positive space.

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