Untitled Calligraphy Painting

This fiberglass on canvas calligraphy painting merges traditional Persian script with modern materials, casting dynamic shadows

Artwork Description

about this calligraphy painting

Ali Zandi Shafagh, an Iranian born artist and calligrapher, is known for his innovative Persian calligraphy approach. He blends classical techniques with modern materials, creating a unique style appreciated by both traditional and contemporary audiences.

In this painting, Ali uses fiberglass, a rare choice for calligraphy artworks. The translucent fiberglass interacts with light, producing shadows and semi shadows that animate the entire composition. This light play highlights the calligraphic strokes and enriches the color depth on the canvas. The resulting visual impact shifts between tones, adding dimension and fluidity to the traditionally flat script.

The canvas anchors the fiberglass layers, supporting both structure and visual harmony. Ali’s precise layering technique unifies calligraphy’s rhythm with the solidity of contemporary materials. This deliberate contrast encourages viewers to rethink the boundaries and language of Persian calligraphy.

His material choices reflect broader trends in Iranian contemporary art focused on reinterpreting heritage through innovation. Using fiberglass allows him to challenge expectations and reimagine the calligraphic form in bold, tactile ways.

Shafagh has been featured in many exhibitions, receiving attention for his original voice in contemporary calligraphy. His work bridges tradition and modernity, appealing to diverse audiences across cultural and artistic backgrounds.

Through bold material exploration, he offers calligraphy new contexts and greater expressive depth. His art pushes the medium forward, making space for Persian script in modern visual discourse.

By combining time honored script with new techniques, Ali Zandi Shafagh redefines calligraphy’s role in contemporary art. His works remain visually captivating, intellectually engaging, and culturally significant.

View his Dubai collection of available artworks here

Copyright

This fiberglass on canvas painting is one of a kind original therefore, all copyrights and reproduction rights are reserved by the artist.