{"product_id":"earth-drawn-by-ammar-awahdeh","title":"Earth","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eDrawn by Ammar Wahdeh, a Syrian calligrapher based in Amman, Jordan.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited Edition - 1 of 100 numbered on each piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted on 285 GSM acid free fine art archival paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted with Archival Grade pigment ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50% gross profits from print sales returns to artist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable as a totebag with minimum wholesale purchase of 50 units. Email us at info@rootsstudio.co\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterview with Ammar Awahdeh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat has ignited your interest in Arabic Calligraphy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA: Ever since I was a little kid, I was interested in Arabic calligraphy. I remember I used to draw the letters instead of just simply “writing” them, and my parents noticed it. My older brother was taught certain simple types of calligraphy at school, he taught me and as I grew older I kept improving and I’ve been doing it ever since.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat message would you like to send to the world through your art?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA: Several messages; the beauty of calligraphy alone is a big message, it’s unique to our context, and more people should be exposed to it in order to enjoy it. And as the saying goes “Calligraphy is embedded within the soul” so in other words calligraphy within itself is an extension of one’s soul and beauty within. It can combine both happiness and sadness, and everything in between. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat made the number of calligraphers drop so low in recent years?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA: Technology and some artists growing tired due to the lack of interest from others. For example, back in the day everyone had no choice but to turn to calligraphers for writing official scripts or to design a logo, but the evolution of technology and computers caused a shortage in opportunities. Hence people leaving it behind, and learning how to use computer programmes instead. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Is there a location where calligraphers gather?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA: There are some, but are generally obscure and unknown. And in my opinion, calligraphy is an art best done alone, independently. It’s hard to collaborate in doing a certain project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the most endangered types of Arabic Calligraphy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA: Several such as: Moroccan, Qairawan, \u0026amp; some older types we don’t practice anymore due to how hard they are, and they look very ancient and unreadable. People prefer simpler, more readable types nowadays. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere do you see your future as a calligrapher?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: I aspire to incorporate calligraphy in carpentry, I’ve always been keen on making 3D forms of things we are used to strictly see in 2D form. To me, calligraphy is my sanctuary away from daily troubles. A person can live multiple lives at the same time, through books, drawing, playing an instrument and the same goes for calligraphy. I don’t think I’ll ever stop doing calligraphy, despite the endless obstacles; I do it because I love it, and nothing else. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roots Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31815823786119,"sku":"50","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/7588\/products\/AmmarAwawdeh-21-P.png?v=1578417994","url":"https:\/\/rurbanstudio.com\/products\/earth-drawn-by-ammar-awahdeh","provider":"Roots Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}