ARTinspiration
The Beauty of the Quranic Calligraphy – Nasta’liq
Sundays 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Date: January 12, 19, & 26
Fee: $75 + art supplies $15 New Brunswick Islamic Center – www.NBIC.org
Instructors: Areej Sabzwari of AREEJ ARTS – Asma Shikoh of ASMASHIKOH.com – Asma Waheed of ASMA WAHEED ART GALLERY – Faraz Khan of Faraz Khan Art Studio
www.FarazKhanArtStudio.com
Ever wonder if art could be hijacked? If someone could silent all the artists or bribe them to never create anything worth imagining?
Art has been hijacked by cheap plastic replicas all over the Muslim world. Artists have been silent and intimidated in the Muslim community where they fear going against the factory art, “Made in China” Goliath who has entered every house for 99 cents only! In these circumstances, there are those who dare to stand up and walk in the path of David. ARTinspiration is our story of learning, inspiring and supporting ART within the American Muslim community.
Photo: Lafz Jalalah at the New Brunswick Islamic Center by Faraz Khan
Islamic Art Class:
A three-session interactive workshop on Islamic art & calligraphy will focus on the basics of Nasta’liq Calligraphy style. The workshop will cover recognition of aqlam al-sittah – kufi, diwani, naskh, nastaliq, riqa, etc. Calligraphy lessons will include different techniques of improving Arabic writing and dot/letter standards to perfect Arabic calligraphy. The students will practice lettering and design – with the help of a projector and practice books. Students will view one of the largest hand-written Quran in nastaliq style by late khattat Ishrat Ali Khan and other artworks of the master calligrapher. The art will serve as an inspiration to the young and old in the audience. This seminar focuses on student projects and learning. A special art presentation and talk will be given by local Muslim artists.
New Brunswick Islamic Center – www.nbic.org
Sundays 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Date: January 12, 19, & 26
Registration/Fee: www.farazkhanartstudio.com/blog
More Artwork: http://faraz-khan.artistwebsites.com