In support of artistic and creative activities that promote national identity and instill values of belonging and visual culture among students, and under the patronage of His Excellency Professor Dr. Khaled El-Darandaly, President of Zagazig University, and Her Excellency Professor Dr. Hanan El-Nahhas, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development, and under the supervision and in the presence of Professor Dr. Akmal Shawky, Dean of the Faculty of Specific Education, the Faculty of Specific Education inaugurated the student art exhibition entitled "Visual Identity" today, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in the Fine Arts Hall.
The opening ceremony was attended by Professor Dr. Walid Abdel Fattah, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine in Faqous; Professor Dr. Shehata Hosny, Dean of the Faculty of Early Childhood Education; Professor Dr. Ehab Atef, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; Professor Dr. Safinaz Samir, Acting Vice Dean for Graduate Studies; Professor Dr. Younis Mustafa, Head of the Department of Art Education; Professor Dr. Ahmed Abdel Azim, Professor of Design; Dr. Rehab Kamal, Assistant Professor of Printing; Dr. Sandy Samir, Assistant Professor of Crafts and Metals; and Dr. Mohamed Farhat, Lecturer of Visual and Digital Design.
The exhibition, supervised by Professor Dr. Alaa Abdel Salam Mahmoud, Professor of Crafts in the Department of Art Education, showcased outstanding artistic work by second-year students in the Crafts course. Their academic projects were transformed into contemporary artworks that express the visual identity and heritage symbols of Sharqia Governorate with an innovative spirit and diverse technical methods.
The event also witnessed the unveiling of a new art mural by third-year students in the "Metalwork 2" course, under the supervision of Professor Dr. Sandy Samir Mohamed Mounib. The mural, crafted from various metal materials, reflects the spirit of ancient Egyptian art in a modern artistic vision that combines traditional techniques with advanced digital technologies such as laser cutting and 3D printing.
During her tour of the exhibition halls, Professor Dr. Hanan El-Nahhas expressed her pride in the high-caliber student work she saw, emphasizing that art is a fundamental pillar in shaping cultural awareness and national identity.
She added that the university places great importance on supporting artistic and creative activities that contribute to honing students' skills and enhance the university's role in serving the community and developing aesthetic appreciation among young people.
She affirmed that the "Visual Identity" exhibition embodies the students' ability to blend tradition with modernity and translate the values of Egyptian heritage into a contemporary artistic language. ⭕For his part, Professor Dr. Akmal Shawky explained that the exhibition embodies the college's philosophy of transforming academic courses into real-world practical experiences that foster creativity. He noted that the students' work reflects an advanced awareness of the importance of visual identity and its role in preserving cultural values.
⭕He emphasized that the college continues to support student talent and provide a stimulating artistic environment that contributes to preparing a generation capable of creativity and innovation. He added that the students' murals and artworks bear an authentic national imprint blended with contemporary technical awareness.
⭕It is worth mentioning that the "Visual Identity" exhibition included a collection of artworks that utilized diverse local materials such as natural and synthetic leathers, embroidery threads, and complementary materials, culminating in three-dimensional lighting units employed to highlight the functional value of the artworks.
⭕The students employed printing, perforation, braiding, coloring, and material combination techniques within an artistic vision inspired by Egyptian heritage and folk symbols. The metalwork mural served as a vivid embodiment of the encounter between ancient Egyptian civilization and contemporary art, employing digital technologies that enabled students to achieve unprecedented precision and visual richness.
The event concluded with widespread praise from all attendees, who affirmed that this exhibition reflects a progressive educational vision based on the integration of tradition and modernity, highlighting the Faculty of Specific Education's position as a beacon of artistic and cultural creativity within Zagazig University.
The exhibition continues to convey a clear message: that art is not merely an aesthetic practice, but a bridge connecting the past with the present, shaping the awareness of new generations regarding their roots and national identity.