Plot Twist
Cast bronze, grey patinaWall Reliefs + Floor Sculptures
2026
Installation at “Gypsym Gallery”, Cairo, Egypt
Hana El-Sagini considers the intertwined systems of nature and the self. El-Sagini, braids and braiding are an act of care, a means of ordering, keeping, and connecting as well as a communal ritual. During her cancer treatment in 2022, the braid acquired new resonance, as hair loss marked both vulnerability and renewal. Her panel reliefs depict invasive braided plants that thrive in unlikely environments—deserts, industrial sites—where the braided protrusions extend beyond their frames. Rather than positioning the braid as a marker of loss, she turns it into a symbol of strength and resilience, where the process of bronze casting solidifies what might otherwise unravel.
Work in progress
