I Love is an installation that brings with it the messages of peace and unity that captivated audiences for over a year during its first exhibition at the Vancouver Art Gallery in 2022. Each piece of I Love is formed through an extensive hands-on process that begins with clay sculpted by Marie that is then scaled up and remade with expanded polystyrene. The enlarged works then undergo vigorous carving and sanding by the artist.

As the flowing arabesque-like forms take shape, so do the Arabic letters and message of the artist: I Love. This installation is a bridge that connects Marie’s Egyptian heritage with her global journey as an artist. It places her in a cultural and historical nexus, offering her an unparalleled platform to contribute to the ongoing story of art and civilisation.