Masjid Al-Nabawi

Ink and watercolour on gold-flecked xuan paper, with brocade silk hanging scroll mounting by the artist
1285 × 490 mm (when displayed)
490 × 50 × 45 mm (rolled for storage)
2026

Inspired by the iconic silhouette of the Prophet’s Mosque (Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi) and its distinctive green dome, this work transforms sacred Arabic phrases into architectural form. The phrase محمد رسول الله (Muhammad is the Messenger of God) shapes the green dome and the architectural elements of the mosque, including its base and minaret, alongside لا إله إلا الله (There is no god but God).

This work belongs to the Script-Painting tradition in Sini script, where the written word transcends its textual function to become an imagery imbued with symbolic meaning. Through the script’s transformation, the work invites contemplation on the relationship between the written word and sacred space. It serves as both a visual meditation and a reminder of faith, where calligraphy becomes a form of devotion and remembrance.