He lives between Egypt and Sudan where he is fully devoted to his painting practice. He is a graduate of the department of Fine Arts at the Sudan University of Science and Technology in Khartoum. He is also a member of the General Union of Sudanese Plastic Artists in addition to the Cairo Atelier of Artists. Elemam’s practice is informed by the many places he has worked, lived and continues to experience today. His work includes both landscape paintings and abstract works.