Nesma Moharam is an award-winning illustrator based in Cairo, Egypt, known for delivering emotionally rich and visually striking illustration for global brands, agencies, and production studios.
Studied in Fine Arts at Helwan University in Cairo, Nesma began her career at one of Egypt's leading creative studios, specializing in matte painting and visual effects, all while teaching art at her university.
This formative experience shaped her distinctive ability to blend traditional techniques with digital practices, crafting bold, imaginative visuals that bridge the personal with the universal.
Her work quickly gained widespread attention in the region. This recognition led to collaborations with some of the world’s most iconic brands and publishers, including Adidas, The New Yorker, Folio Society, ProPublica, and many more.
In 2024, her work received the Merit Award from 3x3 Mag, adding to a growing list of international accolades.
CLIENTS: The New Yorker, Folio society, Adidas, Propublica, Diwan publishing, Al Majalla magazine, KFC, Roll Camera Silicon Valley, Tasneem ElAidy
SOLO EXHIBITIONS: Nostalgia Hits Badly 2018, Nostalgia 2018
GROUP EXHIBITIONS: Participated in over 23 shows across Cairo, Italy, Spain, pakistan, Jordan, and KSA
FEATURED IN: Procreate, BOOOOOOOM’s Tomorrow’s Talent VOLIII, World Illustration Awards, Beautiful Bizzare magazine and Myartisreal.
AWARDS: Merit award at 3x3mag annual 21, The number one illustrator in the One Show 2023, (Middle east), selected in Society Of Illustrators Of LA 62 , Shortlisted in Communication Arts 2024.
ACADEMIC ROLE: Ph.D. holder and Assistant Lecturer at Faculty Of Fine Arts [Helwan University].
COLLECTIONS: Work held in private collection in Museum Of Modern Egyptian Art.
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