“Haifa” – Arabic Calligraphy Original Art by Kamil Dow

Artwork details

Artist: Kamil Dow
Year: 2014
Size: 66×95 cm (26.0″×37.4″)
Materials: acrylic, gouache and ink on paper

Arabic calligraphy text in English:
“In my conscience, I have a longing for you / A pure longing that exceeds all longings / From your letters, a necklace of pearls / I have made, letter by letter / “H” of love, “ai” of blessing, “f” of fullness / And “a” / …” (George Farah)

Arabic calligraphy text in Arabic (original):

“لكِ في الوجدان شوق / فاق كل الشّوق وصفا / من حروفك عقد درّ / صُغته حرفا فحَرفا / حاءُ حبٍّ، ياءُ يُمنٍ، فاءُ فيضٍ / والألِف / إلفٌ حميم قد غدا ذكرا وطيفا.” (جورج فرح)

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Artwork details

Artist: Kamil Dow
Year: 2014
Size: 66×95 cm (26.0″×37.4″)
Materials: acrylic, gouache and ink on paper

Arabic calligraphy text in English:
“In my conscience, I have a longing for you / A pure longing that exceeds all longings / From your letters, a necklace of pearls / I have made, letter by letter / “H” of love, “ai” of blessing, “f” of fullness / And “a” / …” (George Farah)

Arabic calligraphy text in Arabic (original):

“لكِ في الوجدان شوق / فاق كل الشّوق وصفا / من حروفك عقد درّ / صُغته حرفا فحَرفا / حاءُ حبٍّ، ياءُ يُمنٍ، فاءُ فيضٍ / والألِف / إلفٌ حميم قد غدا ذكرا وطيفا.” (جورج فرح)

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