Hend Samir

Hend Samir (b. 1986) is a visual artist who lives and works in Cairo. She experiments with numerous techniques, including painting, printmaking, mixed media, video and installation art. Samir’s work destabilizes familiar systems within the matrixial of repulsion and attraction and other supposed boundaries. Her work has been exhibited internationally and was most recently featured on Gallery Platform Los Angeles via Real Pain Fine Arts. In the feature, Samir is in conversation with artist Tala Madani on her practice and process.


"Reality vs. Expectations", 2018
Reality vs. Expectations

19.5 x 23.5 inches
Acrylic on canvas

2018Image courtesy of Real Pain Fine Arts.

"Young Love Story", 2020
Young Love Story

17 x 21 inches
Acrylic on canvas

2020Image courtesy of Real Pain Fine Arts.

"Dinner in Bed", 2018
Dinner in Bed

17 x 21 inches
Acrylic on canvas

2018Image courtesy of Real Pain Fine Arts.

"Hide and Seek", 2018
Hide and Seek

15 x 15 inches
Acrylic on canvas

2018Image courtesy of Real Pain Fine Arts.