Ghada Almuhammadi
Last Verses of Surat AlBaqarah, 2024
Acrylic and Gilt Manuscript in Indian ink on Natural Cotton Paper
40 x 30 cm
edition of 1
signed and dated 2024 verso
In Last Verses of Surat al-Baqara, Saudi artist Ghada Almuhammadi imagines the sacred art of Quranic illumination with a contemporary sensibility. The piece features the final verses of Surat al-Baqara rendered in refined Arabic calligraphy, framed by an ornate gilded motif inspired by classical manuscript architecture.
The artist's meticulous use of gold leaf, floral arabesques, and balanced geometry evokes the meditative harmony of traditional Islamic art, while the aged texture of the paper suggests reverence for history and continuity. Almuhammadi's work bridges devotional tradition and artistic expression, offering a visual meditation on faith, memory, and the enduring beauty of the written word.
In Last Verses of Surat al-Baqara, Saudi artist Ghada Almuhammadi imagines the sacred art of Quranic illumination with a contemporary sensibility. The piece features the final verses of Surat al-Baqara rendered in refined Arabic calligraphy, framed by an ornate gilded motif inspired by classical manuscript architecture.
The artist's meticulous use of gold leaf, floral arabesques, and balanced geometry evokes the meditative harmony of traditional Islamic art, while the aged texture of the paper suggests reverence for history and continuity. Almuhammadi's work bridges devotional tradition and artistic expression, offering a visual meditation on faith, memory, and the enduring beauty of the written word.