As a member of the SIT: Field Studies Journalism and New Media program, I am currently specializing as a videographer. Last week, I had the honor of profiling Mohamed Oujddi, a thirty-five year-old local calligraphy artist based in Rabat, Morocco.
Oujddi began his career as a calligrapher to help his eight brothers’ through school. He currently teaches calligraphy to non-Arabic speaking students and completes designs for clientele and the royal palace.
“Calligraphy is existence. Because if you give more, if you create more, that means that you are here,” said Oujddi.
Oujddi shared that he is still learning about calligraphy. He hopes one day, the state can support this noble art.
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