A Sculptor of Wood and Spirit: The Enigmatic World of Maroun El-Hakim The name Maroun El-Hakim resonates within the relatively quiet sphere of contemporary Lebanese sculpture, yet a comprehensive narrative of his life remains elusive. Emerging in 1993, El-Hakim quickly distinguished himself through an intensely personal and evocative approach to wood carving. While biographical details are scarce – a testament perhaps to the artist’s…