Over the past decade, he has developed a distinct visual language that moves between density and restraint, first rooted in detailed compositions rich with metaphor, then shifting toward a quieter, more stripped-down sensibility. His paintings offer moments of inner clarity, reflecting on connection, belief, and the human desire for belonging.

Hmaouda’s work has been widely exhibited in Egypt and abroad, including solo presentations at Nokoush Gallery, the Egyptian Embassy in Vienna, and multiple exhibitions at Azad Gallery in Cairo, most recently “In Calmness” (2024) and "Sakan" 202. He has also participated in major group exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art in Cairo, Bibliotheca Alexandrina’s “Agenda” series, and Art Cairo 2020 and 2025 (with Azad Gallery).

His work is part of public and private collections across Egypt, the Gulf, Europe, and South Africa — including the Museum of Modern Art in Cairo, the Egyptian Ministry of Culture, and South Valley University.