Saudi Calligrapher and Artist
Riyadh-born artist Mohammed Al Ajlan is an 11-time solo art exhibitionist, and the feature of his eponymous art gallery. We had the honor to meet Mr. Al Ajlan at his gallery in Al Malqa, Riyadh, where a visual thrill awaited us. The gallery is a family affair, established in 2018, and run by Al Ajlan’s children.
Mr. Mohammed Al Ajlan began his career as a calligrapher. Over time, he transitioned from calligraphy that is read to calligraphy that is painted. To this day, Al Ajlan is inspired by the Arabic letter. He doesn’t need to go anywhere or see anything to be inspired. The Arabic language and poetry are what moves him.
External influences don’t have much effect on Al Ajlan or his work. As he explained, each day he changes as a person and his art reflects this. He discovers beauty as he works, and unlike most of us, he is more interested in the white space around the Arabic letters than the letters themselves.
From left to right: Yazeed Al Ajlan, Mohammed Al Ajlan, and Abdulmalik Al Ajlan.
Al Ajlan has one piece of advice to young artists and that is, “Don’t give up.” He believes that a true artist doesn’t need advice, but possibly only the encouragement to keep going and keep creating.
Al Ajlan Art Gallery
Al Malqa, Riyadh
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Saudi Gift Gallery
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