Tony MHANNA طوني مهنا
Capturing Life's Essence Through Art and Engineering
Born in the vibrant heart of Beirut in 1993, Tony Mhanna embodies the spirit of exploration and creativity. Graduating as a mechanical engineer from USEK in 2017, Tony's multifaceted talents extend beyond the realm of engineering into the realms of photography and visual art.
With a keen eye for design, shapes, paintings, history, and architecture, Tony's artistic journey began in 2014 when he first delved into the world of photography. Through his lens, he captures the complexities of daily life and societal nuances, infusing each image with his unique perspective and contemporary flair.
Tony's artwork transcends conventional boundaries, exploring themes of evolution, rebirth, and change. His experimentation with space, natural colors, and atmosphere lends his photographs a sense of harmony, energy, and life, radiating with positivity and pleasantness.
In 2019, Tony unveiled "WRAITH" at the Beirut Art Week, a groundbreaking work that seamlessly integrates art and engineering. This wind sculpture, meticulously engineered by Tony, captivated audiences with its fusion of technology and artistry, winning accolades at the BEIRUT ART FAIR 2020 and garnering attention in prestigious exhibitions across Lebanon and Saudi Arabia.
Tony's artistic journey reached new heights with his first solo exhibition at Mission Art in 2023, where "The Wraith" stood as the crowning jewel. As he continues to push the boundaries of creativity, Tony Mhanna remains a beacon of innovation and inspiration in Beirut, Lebanon.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2023 “Wraith” - MISSION ART - Beirut -Lebanon
2023 The Holy Spirit University of Kaslik - Archaeological Museum
COLLECTIVE EXHIBITIONS (SELECTION)
2020 BEIRUT ART FAIR
2020 DACHAQ GALLERY, Beirut -Lebanon
2021 ARTSCENE GALLERY, Beirut -Lebanon
2021 VMONO GALLERY, Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
2022 ARTHAUS BEIRUT, Beirut -Lebanon
2024 REBIRTH Gallery - Beirut
Tony Mhanna
Sursock - En pointe, 2023, edition 1/5, 80 x 120 cm (31.5 x 47.2 in), Mission Art, Beirut.
Tony Mhanna
Arabesque, 2019 , edition 1/5, 38.5 x 60 cm (15.1 x 23.6 in), Mission Art, Beirut.
Tony Mhanna
Grande Allegro, 2023, edition 1/5, 80 x 120 cm (31.5 x 47.3 in), Mission Art, Beirut.