Black Practice (سیاه مشق) originates from the traditional Persian calligraphy exercise of repetitively writing phrases to master technique. It evolved into an art form, with overlapping strokes creating intricate, abstract compositions beyond its utilitarian purpose.
This Project reimagines Black Practice as a contemporary exploration of Persian calligraphy, transforming Farsi typography into a multidimensional and tactile art form. Language, once fleeting and intangible, is given form, weight, and texture, becoming a physical presence that invites both visual engagement and tangible interaction. By focusing on Alphabets, Words, and Sentences, it reinterprets this traditional method, where meaning moves beyond legibility to become a profound visual and sensory experience. Black Practice embodies an evolving dance of construction and deconstruction. It captures the inherent fluidity of Persian calligraphy, where form and meaning coexist in a state of perpetual transformation and evolution.

BLACK PRACTICE

Process

Instructor: Bryan Satalino
Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University
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