When I was a young lad living in Abu Dhabi I have some clear recollections about visiting the Gold Souk in Abu Dhabi. One particularly thing that caught my attention was the art of crafting one’s name in gold on a necklace.I always thought it looked rather cool and a number of girls I know in Dubai have such jewellrey.
I am not a jewellery person and don’t even wear a watch, but I do recall having to learn how to write my name in Arabic as part of the school curriculum. Sadly, I can still barely write legibly in English so suffice to say my attempts at Arabic were very poor.
A good friend of mine has recently opened up a graphics design agency based out of Beirut and upon hearing my sad story turned her considerable talent in producing “Aaron” in Arabic calligraphy. Here it is:
I was bowled over! A really fantastic piece of art. I will be getting it blown up and put in a suitable location in my apartment.
I was able to give my thanks in person this weekend as whilst in Beirut I got a chance to visit her in her studio – the design company is called Pixels Maker and I liked the collage they had decorated their office with:
If you want to get a nice piece of Arabic Calligraphy done or any other piece of graphic or web design then I would look them up here – http://www.pixelsmaker.com/
Cool!
Even cooler as a tattoo!!
By: nzm on April 25, 2009
at 9:03 pm
Now that is an idea!
By: Aaron on April 25, 2009
at 9:06 pm
Absolutely stunning! Thanks for the link, fantastic.
By: Natalie on April 26, 2009
at 5:54 am
Mmm.. those 3 Arabic alphabets are Alif (with hamza on top), Waw, and Nun.. it’s a beautiful design.. but unless it’s a nickname, there should be a Ra’ in there somewhere for AaRon?
By: Steve on April 26, 2009
at 4:38 pm
Hi Steve Thank you and the Ra is between is on the bottom of Alef…Between the Alef and the Waw..
By: Alia on April 26, 2009
at 6:15 pm
Thanks aaron… Anything for a great friend like you.. But I have to mention that the collage design still in process we haven finished yet. I ll send a picture as soon as it s complete.
By: Alia on April 26, 2009
at 6:06 pm
A pleasure Alia!
By: Aaron on April 26, 2009
at 6:33 pm
Just a little note Thank You Aaron
By: Reema on April 26, 2009
at 10:28 pm