"The Story of Paper": A Student Art Exhibition at the Faculty of Specific Education

	معرض فني طلابي "حكاية ورق" بكلية التربية النوعية

Prof. Sherif Mohamed Sabry El-Attar, Acting President of Fayoum University and Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, inaugurated an art exhibition titled "A Tale of Paper" (Hikayat Waraq), created by first-year students from the Faculty of Specific Education. The exhibition was held under the supervision of Prof. Assem Fouad El-Essawy, Supervisor of the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector. The opening was attended by Prof. Hany Abdel-Badea, Dean of the Faculty; Prof. Shaimaa Youssef, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development; Prof. Heba El-Shoushany, Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research; as well as the exhibition organizers—Dr. Rehab Tawfiq, Dr. Israa Ali Hassan, and Ms. Somaya El-Rabat—along with several faculty members and students. The event took place today, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the Faculty.

Prof. Sherif El-Attar emphasized the University’s commitment to encouraging students to engage in all forms of art and to cultivate their creative talents, noting the pioneering role of the Faculty of Specific Education and the excellence of its graduates in this field.

Prof. Hany Abdel-Badea explained that the exhibition features paper-based artworks by first-year students, created by shaping colored paper through techniques such as folding, rolling, and three-dimensional modeling. The pieces are inspired by elements of nature and Islamic art.

Prof. Shaimaa Youssef added that the exhibition is part of the Faculty’s efforts to develop students' skills, refine their artistic abilities, and bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. It also provides an opportunity for students from different academic years to exchange experiences. During the opening, the artworks on display were examined. Prof. Sherif El-Attar took the opportunity to engage with the students, discussing the nature of their work, the methods employed in their creation, and the techniques utilized—all of which reflected a high level of quality and sophistication in the exhibits.