MAI MAJDY
VISUAL ARTIST
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Mai Majdy is an Egyptian, UAE-based visual artist whose work celebrates women through vibrant, culturally rich portraits. With 18+ years of experience, she blends tradition and modernity, capturing strength, heritage, and femininity in mesmerizing color and symbolism.
GALLERY
"Mai’s art explores the enigmatic essence of womanhood, weaving memory, culture, and dreams into portraits that reveal both strength and soul where tradition meets contemporary vision."
COMMISSIONS
"Mai’s commissioned works move between portraiture, classical expression, and digital art, guided by a refined artistic sensibility.
Each piece is carefully composed to transform personal visions into timeless, eloquent artworks."
REACH OUT
For inquiries, collaborations, or commissions, connect with Mai Majdy. Let’s bring creative visions to life reach out today!
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Mai Majdy, an Egyptian artist, born in Tripoli raised and lived in the UAE for over 30 years, immersed in the vibrant cultural tapestry of the UAE, which defined her artistic journey as a testament to the rich interplay between tradition and innovation. A 2006 graduate with a bachelor's degree in Applied Arts from Cairo, Mai boasts more than 18 years of immersive experience in the realms of arts and creativity.Mai 's formative years in the UAE have left an indelible mark on her artistic expression. She remains fiercely loyal to the society that nurtured her, intricately weaving the tapestry of her art with threads of people, heritage, and traditions.As a visual artist, Mai constantly challenges the confines of conventional art, casting a luminous presence in the contemporary art scene. Her exceptional artworks, which are marked by a mesmerizing fusion of imagery and profound messages, resonate deeply, leaving an indelible impact on the viewer›s consciousness. Each creation becomes a vessel for the enigmatic essence of femininity, employing vibrant colors and a magical allure that crafts a distinctive identity.Her oeuvre stands as a powerful testament to the dynamic influence of her surroundings. With a compelling collection of artworks, Mai skillfully captures moments of strength observed in the women who inhabit her world. Her adept use of color and technique creates paintings that not only stimulate the senses but also resonate with the very souls of those who encounter them. Through her art, she unveils the diversity and vitality of Emirati women, offering a visual symphony that celebrates the multifaceted nature of their existence.In selecting Emirati women as her muses, Mai sees their faces as the most authentic mirrors reflecting the essence of a society. Her portrayals delicately unfold the unique traditions and culture of the region, transcending time to exude a timeless and extraordinary quality.Mai Majdy's art is a celebration of the enduring spirit, resilience, and beauty that define the women of the UAE, encapsulating a narrative that transcends boundaries and resonates universally.
ARTIST STATEMENT
"At the core of my work lies a deeply intimate journey, one where the threads of memory, experience, and subconscious visions are intricately woven together. My art beckons you into a realm where life and culture are reimagined, particularly through the mysterious lens of womanhood. I embrace the delicate balance of softness and strength, the beauty and complexity that define her existence not just as a body, but as a soul, a thought, an enigma.I seek to blur the lines between reality and dream, inviting you to step into a space where the conscious mind dissolves, and the subconscious whispers it's truths.Rooted in the timeless traditions of womanhood, yet infused with a pulse of modernity, my work delves into the very essence of society. It is in the faces, in the untold stories, that I find their souls. Through portraiture and figurative art, I offer glimpses of both the rational and the mystical, capturing the hidden depths of life and spirit.glimpses of both the rational and the mystical, capturing the hidden depths of life and spirit, Which has always been the constant motivation for my passion.My inspiration comes from culture with a contemporary twist. I firmly believe that the most authentic reflection of society lies in the faces of its people, making portraiture and cultural subjects an invaluable conduit for conveying the essence of a community."
EDUCATION
• APPLIED ARTS- Helwan University/Cairo - BACHELIR DEGREE.
CERTIFICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY
• PMP (Project Management Professional) – 35 contact hours (Project management frameworks for timelines, budgets, and stakeholder alignment).• TOT (Training of Trainers) – Applied to workshop facilitation and professional learning environments.• AI Ambassador Certificate (NTI & ESE) – Strengthening understanding of emerging technologies in cultural and creative industries.• One Million Prompters Initiative – Certification in prompt engineering for AI systems, endorsed by HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) – Graphic design and visual content creation.• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – Documentation, scheduling, and reporting.
EXHIBITONS
2025«Al Murabaa Arts Festival» Ajman Heritage District - Ajman, UAE.2024• «Tales from the Sands Exhibition» University of Sharjah.
• «Made in Tashkeel Exhibition» Fn Designs - Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, UAE.
• «Capsule Arts Gallery Exhibition» Dubai, UAE.2023• «Sharjah Culture event» Kalba, UAE.
• «AJMAN Art Tourism Exhibition» Ajman Hotel - Ajman, UAE.
• «AJMAN Art Tourism Exhibition» Fairmont Ajman Hotel - Ajman, UAE.
• «SIKKA Art And Design Festival 11th edition» Al Fahidi Historical District- Dubai, UAE.2022• «Sharjah Culture event» Wadi Alhelo, UAE.
• «Dubai Fashion Week» Dubai, UAE.
• «ENOC National Day Event» Dubai, UAE.
• «Umm Al Quwain Art Festival» - Umm Al Quwain, UAE.
• «SIKKA Art And Design Festival 10th edition» Al Fahidi Historical District- Dubai, UAE.2021• «UAE 50th Anniversary Exhibition» Collaboration City Center Mirdif- Dubai, UAE.
• «Arts in public transport» Live Painting, a collaboration with RTA, Dubai Culture & Akaas Visual Arts - Dubai, UAE.2020• «Umm Al Quwain Art Festival» - Umm Al Quwain, UAE.
• «National Day Exhibition» Collaboration City Center Mirdif- Dubai, UAE.
• «National Day Workshops» Collaboration City Center Mirdif- Dubai, UAE.
• «National Day Live Painting» Collaboration City Center Mirdif- Dubai, UAE.
• «Emirates Art Connection» Akass Visual Arts - Al Fahidi Historical District- Dubai, UAE.2019• «DusitD2 Kanz Hotel Art Week ‹› Live Painting- Dubai, UAE.
• «SIKKA Art Fair 9 Edition» A collaboration with Alserkal Cultural Foundation - Al Fahidi Historical District-Dubai, UAE.2018• «Spirit of the Union» showcased one of Mai Majdy’s artworks on the Nasdaq screen in Times Square, New York - USA.
• «Colors Of Spring Exhibition» Art Hub Gallery - Dubai Design District. - Dubai, UAE.2013• «Al Ahram Exhibition» Cairo, Egypt.
• «The Permanent Artworks Saloon Exhibition» Intercontinental City stars Hotel- Cairo, Egypt.
CURATORIAL EXPERIENCE
2023• Curating «Revive Exhibition» during SIKKA 11th Edition Festival Akass Visual Arts - Al Fahidi Historical District - Dubai, UAE.2022• Curating «Round Exhibition» during SIKKA 10th Edition Festival Akass Visual Arts - Al Fahidi Historical District - Dubai, UAE.2021• Curating «National Day Exhibition» during United Arab Emirates National day 50 - Mirdif City Center - Dubai, UAE.
• Curating «Arts in public transport» a collaboration with RTA in partnership with Dubai Culture & Akaas Visual Arts - Dubai, UAE.2020• Curating «Promising Artist Exhibition 2» a collaboration with Dubai Culture & Akaas Visual Arts.
• Curating «Change Exhibition» Curating in a collaboration with Dubai Culture & Akaas Visual Arts.
• Curating” National Day Exhibition” during United Arab Emirates National day 49 - Mirdif City Center - Dubai,UAE.
• Curating «Create Together Program ” online art sessions in collaboration with Dubai Culture & Akaas Visual Arts.2014• Curating Rotana Grand Resort Sharm El Sheikh guest rooms & villa artworks- Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
• Curating Islamic art decoration for a private mosque dome for the commander of Egyptian armed forces-Cairo, Egypt.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
2025• Artificial Intelligence Ambassador By NTI Cairo-Egypt2023• Creative artist award by HH Haitham Alqassimi & Sharjah Culture - UAE.2022• Creative artist award by Sharjah Culture-Eastern Region- UAE
• Creative Artist Award honored by ENOC LLC - UAE.
• Creative Artist Award honored by Dubai Fashion Week - UAE.
• Creative Artist Award honored by Government of Sharjah Department of culture - UAE.2021• “Golden Visa” by a granted certificate of accreditation by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority as a Plastic Artist - UAE.
PRESS & SOCIAL MEDIA
2023• «8 striking images from Sikka art festival in Dubai» Khaleej Times.
«Revive a journey in the imaginations of Akkas visual arts artists » Al Khaleej newspaper.
«Sikka Festival at the final station with an environmentally friendly touch» Emaratalyoum newspaper.2022• «Artists in Focus 2022» Magzoid Magazine.2021• «Fine artist Mai Majdy, Art for Life» Arab22 Magazine.2020• «"Change" Arts formulate paths of liberation from negativity "AL Bayan newspaper.2019• «Get creative at art week in Dubai`s Barsha Heights» Time Out Magazine.
• «Abu Dhabi Word Weekly Magazine» Got featured as one of the creative and inspiring art Instagram accounts in 2019.
GALLERY
SELECTED ARTWORKS
COMMISSIONS
OIL PAINTING COMMISSIONS
Specializing in custom oil paintings, Mai Majdy creates exquisite, one of a kind pieces that are crafted with the Finest attention to detail. Oil painting is a classic medium known for its rich depth of color, texture, and permanence, Making it the ideal choice for clients seeking a luxurious, enduring work of art.
1• SIMPLE OIL PAINT COMMISSIONS
Featuring simple clothing and plain backgrounds, focusing on form, expression, and classical elegance.The following sizes and costings are guide, for:
• Unframed stretched canvas.
• One-person portrait.
• Highest quality oil paints.
• Simple clothing and plain backgrounds.
2• SPECIAL OIL PAINT COMMISSIONS
Clients may entrust Mai with full creative freedom to design original compositions or distinctive backgrounds, developed through a series of conceptual sketches before the final artwork. Reference photos provided by the client are thoughtfully integrated, reflecting Mai’s signature style seen in her exhibited works and public art shows.The following sizes and costings are guide, for:
• Unframed stretched canvas.
• One-person portrait.
• Highest quality oil paint.
• Special commissioned artwork with Mai’s artistic imagination and signature style.
• Prices above include 1 individual in the portrait.
• All paintings are stretched canvas %100 Cotton.
• Purchaser agrees to pay a non-refundable amount of %50 to the Artist upon signing the contract and the remaining %50 upon the client approval at the sketch stage.(Artist Mai Majdy cannot release the final
commission painting to the client without a fulfilled invoice).
• The time it takes to finish the commission varies 2 weeks-months depending on factors such as size, health, the complexity of the commissioned piece, other work, and art seasons.
• The client get 2 rounds of changes on the commissioned piece included in the price. more changes will come at an extra charge based on an hourly wage.• GET A QUOTE : Email the artist at [email protected] with details including your preferred size from the price list. Please provide your reference photographs (the better the quality the better the result) and location to get a final quote. Within 72 - 24 hours, the artist will respond by email with her availability and quote.
• RECEIVE YOUR BRIEF: Please reply by email with your confirmation (within reasonable time) and the artist will prepare a contract which will include all the details and the terms.
PENCIL & CHARCOAL COMMISSIONS
Pencil and charcoal are unique mediums that bring depth, texture, and raw emotion to every piece. Their rich contrasts and delicate shading create lifelike, timeless artworks. Whether a portrait, pet, or special memory, each drawing is handcrafted with precision and high-quality materials.
The boldness of charcoal and the finesse of pencil ensure a one of a kind masterpiece. Capture your moments in this expressive, classic medium.
• Pencil and charcooal (sketch style) on paper, with standerd frame.
• Prices above include 1 individual in the portrait.
• Purchaser agrees to pay a non-refundable amount of %50 to the Artist upon signing the contract and the remaining %50 upon the client approval at the line art stage.(Artist Mai Majdy cannot release the final
commission painting to the client without a fulfilled invoice).
• The time it takes to finish the commission varies 2 week- 4 weeks depending on factors such as size, health, the complexity of the commissioned piece, other work, and art seasons.
• The client get 2 rounds of changes on the commissioned piece included in the price. more changes will come at an extra charge based on an hourly wage.• GET A QUOTE : Email the artist at [email protected] with details including your preferred size from the price list. Please provide your reference photographs (the better the quality the better the result) and location to get a final quote. Within 72 - 24 hours, the artist will respond by email with her availability and quote.
• RECEIVE YOUR BRIEF: Please reply by email with your confirmation (within reasonable time) and the artist will prepare a contract which will include all the details and the terms.
DIGITAL ART COMMISSIONS
Mai Majdy offers custom digital art commissions, providing a modern yet timeless way to capture the essence of her unique artistic style. With digital art, she brings a contemporary flair to classic painting techniques, blending technology with creativity to produce stunning, high-quality Black & white pieces.This digital approach allows for flexibility and innovation, offering her clients the opportunity to own a beautifully rendered, one of a kind artwork that still evokes the same emotional depth and beauty as her traditional pieces.Whether displayed in a modern home or a curated gallery, these digital works are a striking way to preserve memories or add a fresh, artistic touch to any collection.
• Prices above include 1 individual in the portrait.
• All the artworks are digital in charcoal style (sketch style with no colors).
• Purchaser agrees to pay a non-refundable amount of %50 to the Artist upon signing the contract and the remaining %50 upon the client approval at the sketch stage.(Artist Mai Majdy cannot release the final commission file to the client without a fulfilled invoice).
• The time it takes to finish the commission varies 1 weeks-months depending on factors such as health, the complexity of the commissioned piece, other work, and art seasons.
• The client get 2 rounds of changes on the commissioned piece included in the price. more changes will come at an extra charge based on an hourly wage.
• Once the piece is finished you will receive the full-resolution image along with a web-friendly size to share in social media.. Note that there is no physical product.• GET A QUOTE : Email the artist at [email protected] with details including your preferred size from the price list. Please provide your reference photographs (the better the quality the better the result) and location to get a final quote. Within 72 - 24 hours, the artist will respond by email with her availability and quote.
• RECEIVE YOUR BRIEF: Please reply by email with your confirmation (within reasonable time) and the artist will prepare a contract which will include all the details and the terms.
REACH OUT
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