About Mona El-Bayoumi
Mona El-Bayoumi is a local Washington DC artist. Mona's vibrant painting style reflects the influence of her North African roots, her training in the United States, and her extensive travel in Egypt, North Africa, the Caribbean, Mexico and Europe. She was born in Alexandria, Egypt and came to The United States at the age of four. She grew up in East Lansing Michigan where her parents were professors at Michigan State University. Growing up in a University town in a political family exposed her to issues of social justice around the world as well as in the United States.The struggles in Palestine, Egypt, the Arab world in general, Iran, Central America, South Africa and Eritrea were countries she was exposed to at a young age, and till now influences her art. Mona has had exhibits in the United States, Paris , South Africa and Egypt, her work is hanging in private homes around the world. She has taught Art to the very young and the very old. Like many artist before her she believes that every individual is born an artist and can further develop his or her talents through experience and over time. She believes in the power of art to influence change.