Artwork Description
Temple Dancer Collectors Edition HPM Hand Embellished Silkscreen by Marwan Shahin 4-Color Print Acrylic Diamond Dust on Soy-Stained Egyptian Papyrus Paper.
2022 Signed & Numbered Acrylic Diamond HPM Embellished Limited Edition of 15 Artwork Size 14x17.5
Marwan Shahin Temple Dancer Collectors Edition HPM Silkscreen
Temple Dancer Collectors Edition by Marwan Shahin is a 2022 hand embellished silkscreen that merges sacred architectural ornamentation with contemporary surface experimentation, positioned within Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. The composition presents a central female dancer framed within an elaborate temple-like structure rendered in rich gold tones. The dancer moves across a black and white checkered floor set against a cosmic night sky, creating a layered contrast between ritual, geometry, and infinite space. The ornate frame is densely detailed with symmetrical motifs, winged forms, and intricate patterns that echo ancient Egyptian design language while maintaining a bold graphic clarity associated with modern street-influenced aesthetics.
Ritual Movement and Architectural Symbolism
Marwan Shahin is an Egyptian contemporary artist who remains active and is recognized for integrating Pharaonic ornamentation with modern visual culture. In Temple Dancer, the figure appears poised in mid-motion, embodying rhythm and ceremony within a meticulously constructed shrine setting. The temple frame functions not only as decoration but as a symbolic portal, separating earthly performance from celestial backdrop. The checkered floor introduces a geometric element that contrasts with the organic papyrus texture, reinforcing themes of balance between structure and spontaneity. Within Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, this fusion of ancient ritual imagery and contemporary graphic execution reflects a broader practice of reinterpreting heritage through a modern lens.
Hand Embellishment, Materials, and Edition Rarity
This collectors edition is a four-color silkscreen print enhanced with acrylic and diamond dust embellishments, making each example unique within the edition. The artwork is printed on soy stained Egyptian papyrus paper, a historically significant surface that introduces natural fiber texture and tonal variation. Measuring approximately 14 by 17.5 inches, the piece is signed and numbered in a limited edition of 15, underscoring its exclusivity. The hand applied acrylic and diamond dust accents add dimensional highlights that interact dynamically with light, intensifying the gold architectural details and celestial elements. As a work aligned with Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, Temple Dancer Collectors Edition stands as a refined fusion of ritual iconography, material experimentation, and limited edition craftsmanship.
