Passionate about calligraphy since early age. Originally from Iraq, now lives in Dubai, UAE. A civil engineer by practice. His degree in Civil Engineering, received from Basra University in 1996, complemented his artistic pursuits and offered him the skills necessary to excel at draftsmanship and design. His unique style borrows from the exquisite craftsmanship of traditional practitioners and the vibrancy of contemporary culture.
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Finding anything visually interesting in Dubai can sometimes be a mission but every so often a gem shines out of the sand and reassures that there is a strong creative pulse here. So wandering around DIFC after being ejected from a religious art exhibition I managed to stumble across some altogther much more interesting arabic typography which reassured me that there’s more to life than AXT Advertising! Enjoy! (more…)
Dubai may be pretty dry and dusty this summer, particularly when it comes to anything creative going on but fear not Ubik’s first solo show at Jam Jar Al Quoz provides ample refreshment for those bored at staring at sandy walls and melting in the 50 degree heat. (more…)
A joint piece done outside Jam Jar in Al Quoz stumbled upon on a trip to see Ubik’s work in progress.
A selection of architectural models and drawings from students of the school of Architecture and Design at the American University of Sharjah 2001-2009. (more…)
