These are examples of a contemporary Arabic calligraphy art practised by an Omani artist, Dr. Salman Alhajri, assistant professor of Art and design at Sultan Qaboos University. It explains the aesthetic features of Arabic calligraphy as a unique icon of Islamic art. Salman established his practice, manually in Arabic calligraphy as the main theme in 2006. In 2008 he start using digital and graphical technologies, i.e. graphic software (vector based) and Arabic script software, e.g. 'Kelk', since then Alhajri developed hi unique style in this art stream.
Dr. Salman Alhajri is a assistant professor of graphic design at The Department of Art Education, College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman. Alhajri completed a Ph.D degree in Art and Design at Loughborough University, his thesis title was "Developing a pedagogical model to enhance and assess creativity in Omani graphic design education". In 2005, Salman graduated with a MDes from University of Technology, Sydney, Australia. As a researcher, Salman interested in exploring the links between the creativity and graphic design education and the ways of developing creative potential of graphic design students. Alhajri is very enthusiast to engage in academic activities such as conferences, journal publishing, design competitions, and lecturing internationally. Salman works hard to develop himself as researcher, designer, and artist. In art and design he interested in practicing in Arabic Calligraphy Art practice, web design, and publications design. Internationally, Dr. Alhajri participated in many international exhibitions, workshops, and artistic activities. Presently he performs various art and design experiments using several approaches such as photography, painting, drawing, digital printmaking, and graphic design. In his art/design Salman seeks to communicate with others in a variety of different mediums and techniques. The most important elements in his art are; creativity, color harmony, simplicity, and attractive compositions.
- Sultan Qaboos University, Sultan Qaboos University, located in Al Khoudh in the Muscat Governorate, is the only public university in the Sultanate of Oman. Most students entering the university are selected based on their performance in high school final examinations. - Rozna Muscat Gallery, a privet gallery displays some of my contemporary Arabic calligraphy artworks - Fatma's Gallery, Muscat, a privet gallery displays some of my contemporary Arabic calligraphy artworks