Visual artist Girgis Bekhit (also known as Girgis Bekhit Bishay) is an Egyptian visual artist and art critic associated with the Alexandria art scene. He is distinguished by a long career marked by dedication and a commitment to capturing the contemporary artistic reality.
Highlights of his career and artistic vision:
• Connection to Alexandria: He is described as an artist who "dips his brush into the magic of Alexandria" and represents a generation of artists characterized by a delicate, poetic sensibility.
• Critical and documentary work: In addition to being a painter, Girgis Bekhit is active as an art critic, analyzing the works of fellow artists and contributing writings to cultural publications such as *Al-Beheira Magazine*. He also works on documenting and restoring older artworks to preserve them from oblivion.
• Artistic philosophy: He views art as a sanctuary for devotion and a perpetual quest for all that is beautiful and authentic within the visual realm.
You can follow his paintings and discussions on art via his official blog:
Georges Bekhit Gallery.

The Author at a Glance:
• Full Name: Girgis Bakhit Bishay.
• Born in Alexandria in 1956.
• Has worked in journalism since graduating from the Faculty of Mass Communication in 1984.
• Pursued independent art studies under the guidance of several prominent artists in Alexandria.
• Co-founded the Jordanian newspaper *Shihan* and worked there until 1991.
• Served as Managing Editor of the Jordanian magazine *Petra*.
• Worked as a journalist for various Egyptian and Arab newspapers.
• Worked as an illustrator and layout artist for numerous Jordanian magazines and newspapers.
• Served as an art consultant for Dar Al-Mustaqbal Publishing (Cairo and Beirut).
• Illustrated numerous international children's stories for Dar Al-Mustaqbal.
• Illustrated and designed covers and interior artwork for many books.
• Participates in solo and group exhibitions; his first exhibition was at the Alexandria Atelier in May 1974.
• His first exhibition outside Egypt was held in Amman in 1985, marking King Hussein’s Golden Jubilee celebrations.
• Created the mural for the Open-Air Theater in Ismailia (20 meters long, 360 cm high).
• Created numerous murals, dome paintings, and religious icons for churches in Egypt and abroad.
• Created the "Egypt of the Future" mural on the Mahmoudiya Road for the Osman Ahmed Osman Company.
• Participated in the conference on visual art criticism at the Alexandria Atelier.
• Has published several art books covering the work and biographies of Egyptian visual artists. • He publishes articles on art criticism in numerous Egyptian and Arab newspapers and magazines.
• His works are held in many private and institutional collections in Egypt and abroad.