Cairo - Part II AUC and an artist
AUC
My mom had graduated from AUC (American Univ. in Cairo) back in the....well, past. So we went with her and her friend, Ibtisam to see the campus thru their eyes. I must say, that was so nice to see. They were reliving memories and telling stories as we walked around. It is a beautiful campus, and was a nice walk down a memory lane we now share a little with them.
Khairy
We have an Egyptian relative thru marriage named Khairy who is an incredible artist. He lives out in Giza, and you can see the pyramids from his balcony (what inspiration, eh??). He had invited us over to his apartment to see his art work, so Jammie, my mom and i went there to see him (layla stayed with Niimat, Ibtisam's daughter).
Khairy is an interior designer, sculptor, painter and stage and film set designer. So his house was designed to his liking, and it was like entering a museum, with all his artwork all around, but yet had that warmth and humanness that allowed you to relax and simply be.
We saw a lot of his work, had great conversations, drank a few beers, listened to great music and felt the presence of a creative force. He is a character. Wily and wise, stubborn in his ways, yet open to criticism. I truly enjoyed his paintings a lot, and my work will be influenced by his use of colors. Thanks for that memorable night, Khairy.
- Sami
My mom had graduated from AUC (American Univ. in Cairo) back in the....well, past. So we went with her and her friend, Ibtisam to see the campus thru their eyes. I must say, that was so nice to see. They were reliving memories and telling stories as we walked around. It is a beautiful campus, and was a nice walk down a memory lane we now share a little with them.
Khairy
We have an Egyptian relative thru marriage named Khairy who is an incredible artist. He lives out in Giza, and you can see the pyramids from his balcony (what inspiration, eh??). He had invited us over to his apartment to see his art work, so Jammie, my mom and i went there to see him (layla stayed with Niimat, Ibtisam's daughter).
Khairy is an interior designer, sculptor, painter and stage and film set designer. So his house was designed to his liking, and it was like entering a museum, with all his artwork all around, but yet had that warmth and humanness that allowed you to relax and simply be.
We saw a lot of his work, had great conversations, drank a few beers, listened to great music and felt the presence of a creative force. He is a character. Wily and wise, stubborn in his ways, yet open to criticism. I truly enjoyed his paintings a lot, and my work will be influenced by his use of colors. Thanks for that memorable night, Khairy.
- Sami
posted by Sami at 3:50 AM
3 Comments:
Sami,
How I wish I was with you for the rest of the trip. It is so nice to do things together with one's children. Anyway, I am glad that you are having a blast.
I was really hoping that from Amman you could have uploaded some pictures to the blog. I forgot why you are unable to, but if you can do it. Tonight, I might scan a few pictures of Caior and upload them by email to you. I am sure you can then add them or add the one you like to your blog. Unfortunately I don't have any for Khairy and the trip except one picture he had sent me. I will email to you now.
Love
Mom
Hi Sam,
What happened to your readers? they seem to be too lazy to comment. I am sure that Ebtisam would have added her comment if she knew how to do it. Yesterday, I sent the link to Khairy.
What about your experience in Amman? Can't wait to read about it.
Love
Mom
Sami,
You are not planning to skip your visit to Jordan, are you? Please post. We want more...we want more.
Love
Mom
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