Arabic calligraphy and logotypes by Wissam Shawkat
Under - Art, Design, Inspiration, Typography
Wissam Shawkat has been passionate about calligraphy since the early age. Originally from Iraq, he now lives in Dubai, UAE. Wissam is a Civil Engineer by profession from Basra University where he completed his degree in 1996. His unique style, inspired from the exquisite craftsmanship of traditional practitioners and the vibrancy of contemporary culture, demonstrates a deep understanding of the medium in a very refreshing way.
Wissam not only earned a name in traditional and contemporary calligraphy art but in logotype design as well with over 20 years of experience within advertising and branding with well-known clients. Wissam’s calligraphy artwork is included in many private and public collections throughout the world and has appeared in numerous books and publications. He has participated in many local and international exhibitions and won many awards. His work resonates with a wide range of audiences and testifies to the fact that calligraphy knows no boundaries.
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20 thoughts to “Arabic calligraphy and logotypes by Wissam Shawkat”
alex
lovely 🙂
Fadia Badrawi
What an inspiration! Thank you for sharing. We have a lot of talent in the Middle East, but rarely do we find it featured anywhere.
Mudassar Ahmed
Sallams. i want the name AMAL EMAN done in arabic calligraphy for a logo for a children’s charity.
Can you help and tell me how much you would charge me for this charity logo?
Thankyou
Mudassar
Arabic Calligraphy and Fine Art by Ezzat
These are incredible masterpieces. I cannot get over the evolution of Arabic calligraphy and how it evolved with modern technology.
Thank you for sharing!
Penny Bennett
As a graphic designer and typographer, I see a lot of logos/typography/advertisements etc etc etc. But very little of it shows up in languages foreign to myself. Seeing this work makes me want to learn Arabic writing and all Arabic languages, English compares so inelegantly to such beauty.
Steve Jevons
Wissam I need a caligraphy artist to convert a new name for a restaurant in the UK.
The name is Al Feena it has to be translated into arabic but then I require it to fit a tear drop shape.
Are you interested if so email me.
Regards
steve
Naziya hussain
Phenominal. This site should be on 1st page of google search.
AbdulHaleem Mohammed
This is just…,
“Amazing”
i always been in love with Arabic Calligraphy
but this style is totally great
thank you for sharing =)
moussa hamade
it is absolutely stunning work of art bravo…i would like to see my mother name zainab writen in an art work, anyone ?thank u for sharing.
Mahmoud Saeed
Hi Wissam, you’ve done great man, it’s seriously great job. I’d like to get in touch with for some work if you like, please contact me on [email protected]
Thanks
Anwar Sadath
Please let me know how can i reach to you? also if you are dubai based firm kindly send me the contact details.
Christina Skaggs
Dear Mr. Shawkat
I am a painter and I rarely see work that touches me so deeply as your does. After seeing a piece at the Louvre a few years ago ago I was inspired to paint a lion in the style of calligraphy not something I master as you do but in a abstract way. But I do have a style and I’d like you to see it.
http://www.christinaskaggspaintings.com
I bow deeply to your rare talent and if and when I travel to Dubai I will look for you to see your amazing work in person. If you ever come to Hawaii please let me be your guide.
I could not be more delighted to have found your work.
Christina
maram
deeply in love 🙂
Idriss smith
Salaam alaykum wassam shawkat you have a wonderful gift, it’s really a pleasure to look at your work I am very moved by Calligraphy be it in Arabic or my native tongue English, since I have embraced Islam I have acquired an interest to learn Arabic in order that I might understand the Quran in its revealed form, that I may lighten my heart and bring its meaning into my life it would be nice to see my name “Idriss” in calligraphy it’s a beautiful discipline jazak allah khiar. p.s love the website design
Ghazanfar Hussain Zaidi
It a good calligraphic work. Best wishes for future.
Dasha
Salam can you please write my sons name داني in calligraphy? Thank you
Prof.Ghazanfar Zaidi
Excellent!
Calligraphy is less popular these days but through your work of art it will again be considered a powerful medium of expression.
Madhu
Hello,
We saw your Arabic Logo set image on Pinterest and would like to connect with you to discuss if you are available for a potential logo re-branding exercise.
Pls reply to this email , so we can correspond on further details.
best wishes
Madhu
enam
hey there i would like to get some work done for my new boutique business
i need to have a eye catching shop display name with typography/calligraphy which i can use as a shop display name and LOGO.
Christina Skaggs
Dear Mr. Shawkat
The great beauty of your work has always inspired me and so it is with pleasure that I have some news that I want to share with you.
My painting Garden of Pomegranates was recently selected by Dr. Maryam Ekhtiar, the Associate Curator of Islamic Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC for exhibition at the 5th Annual Juried International Exhibition of Contemporary Islamic Art.
http://islamicartrevival.com/?page_id=1325
Who knows what the future holds? Art is truly the universal language. Thank YOU Mr. Shawkat. You are a master.
Christina
ChristinaSkaggsPaintings.com
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