Not There, Not here Arabic
This piece incorporates the first two lines of the poem by noted Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish. The Palestinian population of Syria has been particularly vulnerable to both attack and forced military conscription. Syrian Palestinians are … Read More
Ayat al-Kursi آية الكرسي
Arabic The Verse of the Throne Surah 2:255 Holy Qur’an
This is a beautiful and powerful text from the Holy Qur’an. The poetic form is one also found in Hebrew scripture, wherein the verses … Read More
Ahlan Wa Sahlan أهلاً وسهلاً
Arabic–stylized Kufic script
Traditional Arabic welcome–especially to a home– emphasizing hospitality to strangers.
Ahlan— أهلاً — is “family,” as in “You’ve come to stay with family,” and sahlan— سهلاً — is … Read More
Prepping underway for Syria show . A benefit for Syrian refugee relief. This Friday 7-10 pm , Sweetwater Print CoopRead More
The block and the print. Raised metal printing plate on type high wood block, c. 1930 (Iran) depicts Joseph being thrown in the well by his brothersRead More
Persian proverb translated as, “If you want a rose you must respect the thorn.” The calligraphy of the proverb creates the rose, while the leaves are the words for ‘family’, ‘respect’, ‘love’, and ‘trust @calligraphymastersRead More
Raised metal printing plate on type high wood block, c. 1930 (Iran) depicts Joseph being thrown in the well by his brothersRead More
Traditional Arabic welcome: “Arrive as family, and be at ease”
Ahlan Wa Sahlan
اهلًا و سهلا
Sneak peek of my Syria refugee benefit showRead More
Chinese calligraphy, water#chinesecalligraphy #水Read More
Ready for Chinese calligraphy practiceRead More
