Guity Seif was born into an art-loving family in 1937. During her high school years, she learned classical styles and techniques from a Russian master. In 1976, she immigrated to France, where she pursued painting more seriously and held exhibitions. She began sculpting in 1984 under the guidance of an Italian master, alongside her painting practice. Seif was an adventurous personality, always experimenting with new styles and techniques in her art. In 2007, a book featuring a selection of her works was published by Nazar Publications.