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A new project participant Abdul Baki Bin Abu Bakar, the Islamic calligraphy artist, professor of the International Islamic University of Malaysia, born in the northern state of Kedah featuring special quiet beauty of vast rice fields, green after planting and golden during harvesting.
Abdul Baki Bin Abu Bakar and his grand work
Calligraphy writing originated in Malaysia 700 years ago. At present time Arabic calligraphy represented by the diwani and kufi styles is widely spread in the country. This is because the majority of Malaysian population are Muslims and live in the consistent atmosphere with al-Quran and with teachings that come from the Middle East.
Calligraphy is applied in building and interior decoration, decoration of mosques, signage, books, currency, old manuscripts, etc.
Abdul Baki Bin Abu Bakar at work
Despite his young age, 35-year-old Abdul Baki has extensively participated in a quantity of exhibitions in Iran, Turkey and some other Muslim countries. He won the grand-prix of the national contest of Thuluth which is the most ancient calligraphy style in Malaysia. Besides, he is the Head of Restu Centre for Calligraphy & Jawi.
“It is a great pleasure and gratitude to God who enables me and guides me through His knowledge of what Arabic calligraphy is”, says Abdul Baki Bin Abu Bakar
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