Nagui Achamallah was born in Alexandria,
Egypt.
His interest in painting developed in College.
While studying to become a physician, he
joined the independent fine art study program
at the University of Alexandria Atelier.
As a student, Nagui participated in several
University group shows and competitions and
won several scholastic awards.
In 1973, he had his first Solo show at the
University Physician's Club in Alexandria. His
second show was held at the French Cultural
Center in Alexandria in 1975.
After graduation, he practiced Medicine until
he came to the USA in 1981. Between 1981
and 1989, he pursued a career as a college
professor. And in 1989, he enrolled in a
Psychiatry residency training program. He is
now a practicing psychiatrist in the San
Francisco Bay area.
He continued to paint over the years, but did
not start showing again until December of
1996.
Although he maintains a full time medical
practice, He produces 40 to 50 medium and
large size paintings in addition to many small
size paintings and drawings each year. His
main medium is Oil.
The subjects of Nagui's paintings are varied.
His style that has evolved over the last thirty
years reflects a Middle Eastern and a South
Mediterranean influence.
Many of the paintings depict human figures.
The characters are involved in a struggle.
They are captives of time, instincts, fears,
and the reason for their existence.
