Living and creating in his open-air studio overlooking the Nile, Mortada Yousry practices a disciplined, monastic seclusion that lasts for months prior to the unveiling of any unique masterpiece. His profound immersion in the geographical silence of Upper Egypt and the interplay of solar rays on Aswan’s granite formations serve as the primary catalyst behind the deeply contemplative and spiritual resonance found in his upscale sculptures.

Beyond the resonant clatter of his studio and the rigorous demands of his chisel, Mourtada Yosry leads a life woven with a passion for exploration and a profound connection to his majestic Aswan heritage. He finds his sanctuary in the rhythmic embrace of the Nile, drifting on a traditional cabriolet felucca at sunset to contemplate the ancient granite rocks that form his artistic lineage. His adventurous essence shines through rugged mountain passages in his open-top Jeep, meticulously scouring ancient quarries for rare geological treasures. Yet, this intense physical pursuit beautifully dissolves into moments of warm camaraderie as he brews authentic “Gabana” coffee for his inner circle of creatives. In the nocturnal stillness of the riverbank, the hands that fearlessly tame unyielding metal and marble pivot to pure poetic vulnerability, coaxing soulful melodies from the strings of his Oud—creating a harmonious lifestyle that balances the discipline of a master sculptor with the fluid emotion of a free-spirited musician.