The Visual Language Exhibit by Alexandrian Egyptian Artist Tarek Elleissy “It starts with a letter or a word, and moves onward from there. From one letter’s curve, whole worlds are created” The Arab Culture Club, in partnership with the Canadian Arab Institute, is proud to present as part of our celebration of the #Arabheritagemonth the Visual Language Exhibit by Alexandrian Egyptian Artist, Tarek Elleissy. We will be displaying certified limited digital reproductions from the artists work.

the letter is the starting point The texts and letters are not meant to be read but are meant to be appreciated as objects in themselves. The fluid beauty of the endless curve, the geometric relationship of lines and spaces, and the hypnotic quality of the relationship of colour to shape, together make up a compelling experience for the viewer.

Tarek Elleissy makes intensely detailed finely-crafted drawings of lettering and intricate calligraphy, with a hint of graffiti tagging. Working with inks and watercolors on paper, Elleissy’s mesmerizing text art pieces are singular manifestations of the union of image and language. Words and letters that do not need to be read, simply appreciated for their sinuous beauty, colored with the jewel-toned richness of fine rugs or tapestries.