In Afghanistan, Being an Artist Is a Dangerous Job

Despite the perils, Afghan artists have consistently portrayed their country and its many facets.

Grapheme

“This is Dari correct writing of typography grapheme. Only I showed 5 grapheme out of 33.”

Mourning

“(Be mournful for the one who left his/her beloved).This type of Calligraphy called SIAH MASHQ, which means practicing words by calligraphers with ink and calligraphy pen.”

Siah Mashq 8

Rumi

“This is written(Mullana Jalal Uden Muhammad Balkhi)which is complete name of Rumi.The dots show Dari alphabet Typography role.”

Death

“This is Sufism poem the translation is(lets depart this life and separate the beautiful soul from ugly and heavy body.)The style of work is contemporary calligraphy art.”

Beloved Name 3

“I do whatever my beloved say; in front of me, say no word apart from my beloved name.”

Siah Mashq 7

Instrument

“(In front of you I am like an instrument, you can play any melody you desire to play. I am completely yours.)The big blue text is Mullana.”

Beloved Name 2

“I do whatever my beloved say; in front of me, say no word apart from my beloved name.”

Raw, Cooked, Burned 2

“The text says(All my life is not containing more than three words; I was raw then cooked finally burned).”

Siah Mashq 6