Lot 108: Yousef Ahmad , b. 1955 Letter Composition oil on canvas

signed and dated 1977 oil on canvas

60 by 50.5cm.; 23 5/8 by 19 7/8 in.

Collection of the Artist

"Historically in Islamic art, calligraphy has played an important role and I have utilized the Arabic alphabet throughout my career. I always start with a given unity that I abstract until it fades into the surface of the work, often using different raw materials to integrate the alphabet and produce a harmonious ensemble."

Yousef Ahmad in conversation with Sotheby's Preview, January 2008