Artwork Description — “The Puppet” The artwork portrays a jester-like figure suspended in a state of movement, balancing between dance and falling. The character represents performance, play, and the masks people wear in everyday life. The figure is placed within an abstract geometric space of circles, rectangles, and intersecting planes. This contrast between the rigid geometry of the background and the spontaneous movement of the character creates a sense of tension and instability. Through the detailed costume, exaggerated movement, and floating golden elements, the work transforms the traditional Egyptian Aragoz into a contemporary symbol of the human condition—someone performing a role while constantly trying to maintain balance within an unpredictable world. The combination of realistic figurative painting and contemporary geometric composition creates a dialogue between traditional popular culture and contemporary visual language.
Puppeteer's puppet
Kerolles Ragai
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EGP 6,000
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Paintings
Oil
Canvas
50 x 70 cm
2026
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