Born in Khartoum, Sudan and at the moment primarily based in Alexandria, Egypt, Hashim Nasr is a self-taught artist whose work explores themes of heritage, identification, and reminiscences by dreamlike conceptual imagery utilizing symbolic props and evocative settings. His current work delves into the emotional complexities of exile. Deeply influenced by his Sudanese roots, Nasr reimagines childhood reminiscences that reconnect him together with his heritage. His distinctive use of cones, the color blue, and pure parts evoke a way of nostalgia and surrealism. Set in opposition to the backdrop of Sudan’s political and financial challenges, Nasr’s work turns into an act of self-exploration and cultural illustration.
