Basic Facts
Where does he live?
Oxford, England
Where was he born?
Omdurman, Sudan
What type of school did he go to?
An arabic calligraphy school
What year was he born in?
1930
What was his grandfather's job?
When did he go to Arabic calligraphy school?
At a young age.
How old is he today?
92
What was his fathers name?
Sheikh Mohammed El Salahi
Why did he go to jail?
Being accused in participating in anti-government actions.
What art movement did he participate in?
Hurufiyya art movement
What was his father's job, what was he in charge of?
An Islamic scholar that taught at the Omdurman Islamic Institute and was incharge of a Quranic school.
What colors did he use?
Vibrant colors like grey, yellow, black, green and dark red.
What was the Hurufiyya art movement?
An arabic, Islamic art movement that combines arabic calligraphy with modern art.
Why was his fathers position important for his art?
Since his father was an Islamic Scholar and Quran teacher, Ibrahim El-Salahi had to know some religion and Quran. This is the main reason he knew how to do Arabic calligraphy which inspired his art career.
Why did he use strong lines?
To show stability and solidity which makes the artwork pleasing to the eye.