Sherin Guirguis

Sherin Guirguis is a Professor of Practice and Chair of Foundation at the University of Southern California’s Roski School of Arts and Design. Her work focuses on recovering marginalized histories through art, using materials, colors, and patterns to engage audiences in dialogues about power and social transformation. Born in Luxor, Egypt, she holds a BA from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and an MFA from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Her research integrates archival studies, community interviews, and materiality to retell forgotten narratives. Key exhibitions include solo shows at the Craft Contemporary Museum of Los Angeles and the American University’s Tahrir Cultural Center, Cairo, alongside participation in events like the Venice Biennale (2016) and Desert X (2017–2018). Her work is in major collections such as LACMA, the Houston Museum of Fine Art, and the U.S. Department of State’s Art in Embassies program.

• Awards: Zumberge Diversity and Equity Award, LA Individual Artist Fellowship, and multiple grants.
• Media Coverage: Featured in ArtForum, The New York Times, The Guardian, and others.

Guirguis’ academic leadership includes her role as Chair of Foundation at Roski, shaping interdisciplinary art education. While no formal advisees are listed, her teaching and exhibitions reflect her mentorship of emerging artists through practice.