“HOW IS YOUR COSTUME AGENTIVE?”

The black fool costume is part of Khotoum 2 project. It reflects on the religious dogma that controls the mind and soul of its followers. In a “conservative” society, it is considered a taboo to discuss certain beliefs.

BIOGRAPHY

Nermine Said is an Egyptian costume designer, and a member of OISTAT Egypt. Said holds a Master’s Degree in Folk-Theater from the Academy of Arts in Cairo, and a B.A in Theater from the American University in Cairo. Nermine also holds a diploma in fashion design and dress-making from Thomson Education-Direct.

Nermine Said designs costumes for both theater and cinema. She is interested in the analysis of characters, symbolic powers of accessories, and the psychological influence of colours. However, through her passion to drama and scenography, Said has broadened her interests to include visual arts and installations.

Her latest credit in the field of visual arts and installations as Artistic Director, Producer, and Designer, was her costume installation exhibition KHOTOUM, which was shown in Cairo, Helsinki and London.