Arabic calligraphy is the most typical expression of the Islamic spirit.
The different classical styles of the Arabic letters offer unlimited possibilities to the artist. The contemporary designs presented here indirectly utilize these styles to create an abstract, yet readable, representation of words and provide a postmodern interpretation of the letters. Nihad Dukhan is a Palestinian who grew up in Gaza, holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, and resides in Chicago, Illinois. He was extensively trained in the classical styles of Arabic calligraphy. His work in this new form was exhibited in New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, and San Francisco.