$700.00 AUD
I was commissioned by a local Islamic school to create this artwork. With the school in mind, I designed a garden of Heaven where beautiful birds perch on branches, each with a designated name written in Arabic calligraphy. Every bird is positioned in front of a dangling lightbulb, representing an invention created by the scientist whose name is inscribed on the branch. The wire attached to the lightbulb continues upward to the top of the artwork, symbolizing that the ideas originated from God, Allah (SWT). To convey that the leaves and flowers are not of this world, but rather from Heaven, I depicted them in a slightly unusual manner. Although I haven’t seen Heaven, I strived to make the leaves and flowers look distinct, so that viewers can sense they are not ordinary plants.
Framing is currently offered within Perth, Australia only. Because paper-cutting artworks are delicate and dimensional, framing is a little different to standard prints. I recommend a “floating” presentation, sandwiched between two pieces of glass so the artwork stays protected and visible from both sides.
If you’re in Perth, I can arrange framing and deliver to you. If you’re outside Perth, please message me with your location and I’ll share the best options and next steps.
Every artwork is an original, hand-crafted piece by Tusif Ahmad. Each order includes a signed authenticity card.