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Set the Pace for Similar Exhibitions in the FutureIn the Original Calligraphy exhibition which contained graphiccompositions and various quadrage and exhibition techniques,there were also the examples of interpretations inspired by ourclassical calligraphy, new designs inspired by the Makilî calligraphy,or new writing styles tried by putting the signs into differentforms. Also, the unprecented brand new designs exhibitedattracted the admiration of the art lovers who visited the exhibition.Beyond doubt, this exhibition will set the pace for futureexhibitions in this field. We know that such new interpretationsare tried also in the other Turkish Islamic arts. We hope thatthey will also come together and hold such exhibitions whichwill contribute greatly to the progress of our arts.Will Original Calligraphy Form Its Own Tradition?In the art of calligraphy which emerged with the desire towrite the Word of Allah and the hadiths by Prophet Muhammed,forms have been developed throughout centuriesby being tried with the hands of the interested, and by undergoingan aesthetical evaluation.The precious hands of calligraphy will continue to producevaluable works of art which will represent the glorious pastof the art, and the traditional structure will be kept alive with'Lafza-i Celâl' by Orhan Dagli.great advancements. We must never forget that most ofthe branches of art which have survived up to the presentday have reached maturation as a result of various changes.Maybe these new interpretations which are gathered underthe title “original calligraphy” will in the future help new andunseen forms to emerge, and these forms will have classicalbasis, forming their own traditions.Savas Cevik, the art councellor of the exhibition, also shares thesame hope. “We believe that the art of calligraphy will keepalive its traditional structure adding on it great developmentswith its glorious past. We must emphasize here once morethat most of the branches of art reached to the present dayemerged by undergoing such changes. It is our hope that thisglorious structure will enrich itself, setting the stage for newartistic interpretations, which is the expection of each era.Forms may change, but the very essence which created theart of calligraphy and formed our civilisation should never getlost. I leave the question about what this essence is to yourperception, and express my happiness to share with you as alover of beautiful calligraphy, that our hope for a more refulgentfuture has increased greatly.35