Umm Kulthum

It is an illustrative project that focuses on a different illustrative art: abstract, geometric, focus on the details. The idea was inspired by a famous Arab singer named Umm Kulthum, an Egyptian singer who captivated Arab audiences from the Persian Gulf to Morocco for half a century. She was one of the most famous Arab singers and public figures of the 20th century. Her portraits were drawn because I find in her a strong personality in a style and attire that is recognizable at first glance. She sang most of the time, wearing her signature glasses and the scarf she held in her hand. The focus was on me, her drawing style