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eL Seed
Born in Paris in 1981, of Tunisian parents, EL Seed's own approach unites cultures in a unique way, with poetic grace.
The discovery of Arabic calligraphy in his teens proved to him to be an aesthetic revelation - a profound awakening.
In the fluid line of script, it gave birth - a voice apart -
a powerful expression of the inexpressible.
Named after the French play “Le Cid”, eL Seed incarnates the merging cultures within his visionary calligraphy.
Its art transfuses overlooked urban areas to create spirited, visually engaging realities.
From Kairouan's alleyways to the majestic minaret of Gabès' Jara mosque, the artist's frescoes broadcast bold messages - unity & resilience.
The artist, transformed is inspired by the lyrical depth of Mahmoud Darwish and the rebellious spirit of street artists, making everyday existence seem endless.
In the Jara mosque, a masterpiece of swirling Qur'anic verse - “We created you from a man and a woman, and made you into peoples and tribes, so that you may know one another” - is a powerful testament to art's ability to foster understanding and empathy. EL Seed goes on to challenge and beautify with every mural, urging all to see past the superficial distinctions.
In Cairo, E.L. Seed's Perception project extended over 50 buildings, forming a unified, monumental piece of art visible from one vantage point. It was an audacious statement highlighting the lives of Cairo's Zaraeebs, street sweepers - a people quite commonly overlooked. “They don't live in garbage, they live off garbage,” he declares, redefining their story with monumental art and dignity.
Returning to Tunisia, eL Seed keeps experimenting. Tacape, a new project, shapes olive oil bottles as art expression pieces. With each new creation, a collaboration with a different artist, a humble bottle is reinvented as a symbol of cultural dialog on innovation.
During a recent visit to Tunis,
eL Seed painted a spontaneous mural
in La Marsa, honoring the late artist Yasser Jradi, and bringing together the local community
in a celebration of art, memory, and connection.
“مهما الايام حبت تهرب بيا نرجعلك ديما ديما ديما”
Written by Fee
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