B I O G R A P H Y
Marwan Aridi is a Lebanese-American artist who has earned worldwide acclaim. Arabic Calligraphy captured his heart at a very young age. The principles and values governing Arabic art were engraved eternally in his heart and soul by prominent calligraphers who heard the whispers of his calling. An avid practitioner, Aridi continued to evolve the art, adding to it techniques acquired in apprenticeships, higher education and personal immersion. He supplemented this God-given talent in the United States where he completed his Bachelors of Arts in Graphic Design and a Masters of Arts.
Based in the United States, Aridi continued to answer his calling with full devotion for the next thirty years. In 1992, he founded Aridi Graphics, Inc. (www.aridi.com); a software company specializing in fonts, drawings, and ornaments production. Today, more than a million worldwide registered end-users enjoy over 50 distinguished software releases with thousands of art images to his credit. His designs are incorporated in books, magazines, advertisements, and a plethora of commissioned artwork around the globe.
Impeccable attention to detail combined with extraordinary color coordination has distinguished Aridi’s art for decades. His art transcends cultural and historical barriers. It blends traditional Arabic & Islamic calligraphy in a new beautiful form and one-of-a-kind art. Even an unintentional review of his work leads a casual viewer to inquire about the artist. That has been the litmus test for all of Aridi’s art.
Aridi’s exhibition tour stops include Dallas, Washington, Dubai, London, Paris, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Beirut and San Francisco. Countless public, private, regional, and global awards only serve to confirm the uniqueness, influence, and reach of his creations.