Alibaba Awrang
Biographical Info Calligraphic practice can be defined as the art of giving form to signs and sounds in an expressive, harmonious, and balanced manner. For centuries, Persian calligraphy served as a mirror for mystical and literary teachings. In my work, I present a new artistic reality – by crossing the border of the “long-standing tradition of calligraphy. Linking calligraphy with painting, I reconstruct the past and bring it into the present.” While I have a deep understanding of traditional calligraphy and how it was done in the past, I take a bold new approach with the aim of enriching the art to make it more contemporary. My works reflect both a continuation of and a transition from a long-standing calligraphic tradition. In other words, my calligraphic works are rooted in the past while opening the window to future horizons. The graphic and aesthetic aspects of calligraphy are hugely important for me. My calligraphy works are important not because of their linkage to religious teachings and Islamic literature, nor because of their belonging to Islamic mysticism. Their uniqueness is derived from my attempt to cross the boundaries of tradition by the combination of script and painting. My work is distinguished from much other calligraphy by my use of handmade paper, paste paper, traditional ink, natural colors. The use of gold and silver leaf and good material composition make an artwork more stable and durable for hundreds of years to come. I see my work as a window half open to a world full of possibilities. I strongly believe that such efforts will elevate the art of calligraphy while ensuring the revival of the artform to the importance it has enjoyed over the past fourteen hundred years.
Email Address alibabaawrang@gmail.com
Start Date November 15, 2023
Creative Abilities fineArtist, painter, other