Artwork details
Artist: Kamil Dow
Year: 2014
Size: 85×85 cm (33.5″×33.5″)
Materials: acrylic, gouache and ink on paper
Arabic calligraphy text in English:
“From the heights of radiant Carmel and the perfume of its uprising / from the smiles of the dew dancing on its flowers / the Creator formed a soul that carried the splendor of His secret… / So, if you are distressed by the truth or the truth is hidden / We will stay forever by your side / the Carmel, the sea and I, praying and waiting.” (Fahed Abu Khadra)
Arabic calligraphy text in Arabic (original):
“من شموخ الكرمل الزّاهي ومن ثورة عطره / وابتسامات النّدى الرّاقص في رعشة زهره / أبدع الخالق ذاتا حملت روعة سرّه… / فإذا ما ضقت بالحقّ أو الحقّ توارى / فسنبقى أبد الدّهر وإن طال وجارا / أنا الكرمل والبحر صلاة وانتظارا.” (فهد أبو خضرة)