The biggest project I’ve undertaken
I was commissioned by Masjid Al-Khazra in Glasgow to paint an internal dome, measuring 3 meters in diameter.
It was in January 2019 I was approached and since then up until May 2020 I was planning this project…
The 99 names of God by Chickpea Press is a great learning resource for everyone. Children and adults can enjoy studying the names of God whilst engaging with the activities on each page.
I designed all of the names featured in the book and am thrilled to be part of such a unique publication.
My work was displayed for a month in the Whitaker Museum, mid 2017. The exhibition consisted of 4 pieces of art, including my largest ever: an A1 sized gold leaf painting proclaiming “My Lord, increase me in knowledge.” This was all part of the On Paper Festival.
During the second week of this festival, I visited Haslingden to run 2 calligraphy workshops. I was met with a variety of students, all very keen to learn calligraphy.
I’ve traveled round the UK to perform live calligraphy and teach beginners workshops. In April 2016, I visited Al-Noor School in Aberdeen to introduce a group of kids to Arabic calligraphy. Then, a year later, I re-visited them with a better and more refined course.
These workshops have always generated a lot of interest and have been the highlight of many larger events. If you are interested to hire me for an event or festival, please get in touch.
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Yusuf - Size: 30x30cm Medium: Ink Year: 2020
MashaAllah - A commission designed and written at 60x60cm. Ornamented with gold leaf. Size: 60x60cm Medium: Ink Year: 2020 It reads some verses from chapter 18 of the Quran. “But as for me, He, Allah, is my Lord, and I do not associate anyone with my Lord. And wherefore did you not say when you entered your... View Article
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