VARIA

The vast majority of the works presented here were created within the calligraphy school program led by Anu Purre.
These include both traditional compositions and calligraphy with a contemporary approach, with modern developments presented alongside historical scripts.
Works have been grouped according to historical styles and arranged in chronological order.

Roman scripts

Roman Capitals

I century

Roman capitals according to Christopher Haanes + Italic script

Broad-edged nibs, Chinese ink, acrylic ink, cotton paper

Rustic capitals

I century

Broad-edged nib, alternative writing tool – plastic strip, Chinese ink

Square capitals

IV century

Broad-edged and pointed nibs, Chinese ink, acrylic ink, watercolours

After Roman Script

Uncial Script

IV century

Murmur

The words are layered on top of each other, different scripts like different dialects. Sometimes You can recognize only a word or too, sometimes a thought becomes very clear. Inspired by and interpreted from the poetry of Kärt Hellerma. The lower layers of the work use freehand and sharp Italic lettering, while the silver lettering on top is Uncial.

210 × 345 mm; brushes, dip pen with pointed nib, watercolours, acrylic inks