BIO

Hady Boraey is an independent visual artist based in Cairo, Egypt. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Fine Arts (2005), a Master’s degree (2011), and a PhD (2015). Currently, he works as a lecturer in the Graphic Department at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Alexandria University.

Boraey's artistic practice is defined by a tireless commitment to exploration and innovation. His work spans a variety of media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, and digital art, with six solo exhibitions to his name. Boraey is deeply invested in international dialogue, having participated in numerous residency programs, workshops, and exhibitions across Italy, Greece, England, the UAE, Jordan, Poland, Belgium, and more.

With a distinctive approach to technique and a boundless imagination, Boraey crafts textured worlds that invite viewers to explore the illusion of alternative perspectives. His work transcends physical and psychological borders, guiding the mind on a poetic and dramatic journey into the unknown. Through metaphor and symbolism, he challenges the viewer to confront both the tempting and the unsettling aspects of the human experience, opening new horizons of thought.

Beginning with traditional media, Boraey has also embraced digital media, video, sculpture, installation, and photograms, often blending these experiments with critical research and subjective commentary. His works are housed in collections across Canada, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Jordan, the UAE, the UK, Greece, and Egypt.

My journey with art began at the age of three, in the heart of an isolated village in Egypt’s delta, where I was fortunate to grow up in a home overlooking the serene Nile. The simplicity and raw beauty of life in the 1980s shaped my early perception of the world. Surrounded by endless green fields, animals, and farmers, I found inspiration in the rhythms of nature and human connection.

This environment served as a mirror, reflecting the warmth of relationships and the interwoven fabric of life. Through my art, I strive to capture the essence of this intimacy and unity, evoking the same sense of wonder and belonging that I experienced as a child. My work is a tribute to the natural world and the simple, profound connections that define our shared human experience.