An exhibition on Islamic Art showcasing the work of Tasleema Alam, a British-Bangladeshi artist now residing in Dhaka, Sacred Harmony will continue till Eidh-Ul-Adha. This time around, EMK Center has taken a different type of exhibition and extended the event till September 22.
The works are all handmade and most of it is used with precious metal leaf, either gold or silver. Described as Illumination, the craft of working with gold to embellish and decorate works of art is usually taken as sacred.
Many of the works displayed are calligraphic, based on the 99 divine names of God. These names are produced with local terracotta and mounted on raw silk, embracing the Islamic heritage.
Tasleema Alam was trained at The Prince’s School of Traditional Arts in London where such traditional skills are still taught today to keep these skills alive. Her works can be found in prestigious private collections.
All works in the exhibition are for sale or can be commissioned unless otherwise stated.
