Peter Shoukry was born on March 18, 1986 in Cairo, Egypt, as the son of an engineer. When he was 10, facing religious persecution and financial stresses, his family won a lottery granting them U.S. citizenship and moved to Los Angeles, CA. In 2004, at the age of 18, Peter first gained artistic recognition showcasing two pieces amongst a student exhibition at The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. Later, while studying art at California State University, Los Angeles, Peter met his future fiancé Rose-Marie on vacation in Egypt. Their relationship influenced Peters...more
