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Calligraphy is the hand’s voice, the mind’s messenger, and the keeper of secrets and memories

What Artist Do

He is a master Islamic calligrapher who creates spiritual calligraphy artworks and has taught and exhibited widely for over 20 years.

Lightfast Ink

Archival, fade-resistant inks used on high-quality papers like cotton rag, wasli, or handmade papers.

Wasli work

Handmade, layered paper traditionally used in South Asian miniature painting; provides a smooth, durable surface ideal for fine detail work.

Watercolor

Pigments mixed with water applied to paper, creating translucent layers, soft washes, and delicate tonal effects.

Gold Leaf

Thin sheets of gold (leaf) or liquid gold pigment (ink) applied to artwork to add luminosity, ornamentation, and rich reflective highlights.

Acrylic Wash

A diluted form of acrylic paint that behaves like watercolor, producing soft, transparent layers while retaining acrylic’s permanence.

About Artist

Hafiz Saeed Ahmad is one of Pakistan’s leading contemporary calligraphers, with his artworks featured in major museums and private collections, including the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia (2022). He began his journey as a Hafiz of the Holy Qur’an and later dedicated ten years to mastering calligraphy under the renowned Ustad Gohar Qalam in Lahore.