Arabian Writes

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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Spreading my wings

I"m sorry guys for not posting anything over the past 4 days, I have been putting together an application dossier to submit to the Egyptian Cultural Center here in Libya to have an exhibiton at the prestigious Atelier Cairo. It is a big step and i have been biting my nails over it until the head of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, May 9, 2008

Serenity -pics

This is the second series from "letter by letter", it is called Serenity and it was executed in untreated layers of tracing paper. The pieces are ( Clockwise from the top left hand corner): Faa', Kaaf, Seen, Ain, 7haa', Ssaad. The piece at the center with the black is Haa' ( it was the only piece... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Earthsea pictures

This a composite picture of the five works in the series "Earthsea". Thwey were all executed in layers of tracing paper and oil pastels. Top row (from left to right): Yaa', Raa', Meem Bottom row ( Left to right): Qaaf, Ttaa'. Yaa' and Meem were aqcuired by the Greek Ambassador and have been VERY... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, May 2, 2008

A picture for you at last !

Finally! the internet relented and alowed the upload of a picture. This was the smallest work on display (slightly larger than a postcard) but it was one that garnered a lot of admiration. The letter that forms the center piece is Ttaa ( a heavier letter than the regular T) and it's combination of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, May 1, 2008

"Letter by Letter" wraps up

My first solo exhibiton closped yesterday. The sales were not what i had hoped for but at least I covered the exhibition expeneses. The Greek Embassador bought two, the other three were bought by two friends. I'll post pics of the best pieces when the connection allows, see you then. Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, April 24, 2008

This the intro from my exhibitons pamphlet, it was written by a notable Libyan artist. I loved the title in particular. Art of the frugalspirit I was introduced to Landa's work a few years ago at Art House through a group exhibition for young artists. Landa returns to Art House with a solo... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, March 23, 2008

Rough times

Hi every one. I am so sorry for not being able to post anything for the past 3 weeks, i have been sick for most of the time and max has upped his sabotage efforts to new levels. i have lost much of momentum ( mostly because i have not visisted blogit for my daily shot of encouragement). life feels... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Painter's dozen!

Yes! I've finished 12 pieces so far for my exhibition, but there are 42 pieces to go!!! I have no idea why the Arabic Alphabet has to have 28 letters, it would have been nicer if it had less but it doesn't. most of the work done is in the style that none of you liked ( the torn colored paper, i go... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, February 22, 2008

Dicisions,dicisions!

This entry is 5-days-old, but it has been raining cats and dogs and all sorts of animals here in Lattakia, the phone lines were soaked wet and I couldn't get the internet signal for more than 30 seconds at a time.. Today I made a creative decision that might prove costly. Below is a computer... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Almost there with "SEEN"

Guys this is the "sketch" I am working from on my latest Arabic letter "seen". It is almost finished and I will replace this photoshop draft with a scan of the real thing soon. I am very excited about the ideas I'm getting especially that each letter seems to be demanding a different treatment even... Sign in to see full entry.

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