Artist: Kamil Dow
Year: 2005
Size: 69×98 cm (27.2″×38.6″)
Materials: gouache and ink on paper
Arabic calligraphy text in English:
“You want to grasp the heights without exertion, without feeling the bee’s sting.” (Al-Mutanabbi)
Arabic calligraphy text in Arabic (original):
“تريدين إدراك المعالي رخيصة، ولا بد دون الشّهد من إبر النحل.” (المتنبي)
Artist: Kamil Dow
Year: 2005
Size: 69×98 cm (27.2″×38.6″)
Materials: gouache and ink on paper
Arabic calligraphy text in English:
“You want to grasp the heights without exertion, without feeling the bee’s sting.” (Al-Mutanabbi)
Arabic calligraphy text in Arabic (original):
“تريدين إدراك المعالي رخيصة، ولا بد دون الشّهد من إبر النحل.” (المتنبي)
Artist: Kamil Dow
Year: 2007
Size: 60×80 cm (23.6″×31.5″)
Materials: gouache and ink on paper
Arabic calligraphy text in English:
“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.” (John 1:14)
Arabic calligraphy text in Arabic (original):
“والكلمة صار جسدًا وحلّ بيننا.” (يوحنا 1: 14)
Artist: Kamil Dow
Year: 2010
Size: 70×100 cm (27.6″×39.4″)
Materials: acrylic, gouache and ink on paper
Arabic calligraphy text in English:
“I am the light of the world; he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” (John 8:12)
Arabic calligraphy text in Arabic (original):
“أنا هو نور العالم. من يتبعني فلا يمشي في الظلمة، بل يكون له نور الحياة.” (يوحنا 8: 12)
Artist: Kamil Dow
Year: 2012
Size: 70×100 cm (27.6″×39.4″)
Materials: gouache and ink on paper
Arabic calligraphy text in English:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven.” (Matthew 5:3-12)
Arabic calligraphy text in Arabic (original):
“طوبى للمساكين بالروح، لأن لهم ملكوت السماوات. طوبى للحزانى، لأنهم يتعزون. طوبى للودعاء، لأنهم يرثون الأرض. طوبى للجياع والعطاش إلى البر، لأنهم يشبعون. طوبى للرحماء، لأنهم يرحمون. طوبى للأنقياء القلب ، لأنهم يعاينون الله. طوبى لصانعي السلام ، لأنهم أبناء الله يدعون. طوبى للمطرودين من أجل البر، لأن لهم ملكوت السماوات. طوبى لكم إذا عيروكم وطردوكم وقالوا عليكم كل كلمة شريرة، من أجلي، كاذبين. افرحوا وتهللوا، لأن أجركم عظيم في السماوات.” (متى 5: 3-12)
Artist: Kamil Dow
Year: 1992
Size: 100×70 cm (39.4″×27.6″)
Materials: gouache and ink on paper
Arabic calligraphy text in English:
“Give me the flute and sing, for singing is the secret of eternity. And the flute continues to lament after the world has perished.” (Jubran Khalil Jubran)
Arabic calligraphy text in Arabic (original):
“أعطني النّاي وغنّ فالغنا سرّ الخلود. وأنين النّاي يبقى بعد أن يفنى الوجود.” (جبران خليل جبران)