Nada Abdallah Alif is the beginning, the first letter of the Arabic alphabet.
Transformation in the Arabic script styles could be observed in the Alif of each script where, with different measures and the vertical elevation of the letter, the signature of the style can be detected.
The Alif acts as the symbol of the script through which the experts can discern the style and type of script.
The line starts with a sequence of dots and moves upward or descends downwards to form a vertical line of the Alif. In turn, the letter morphs into different molds based on the script used. In the earliest manuscripts, the Primary Kufic Alif was short and bold, reflective of the focus on the religious content rather than the visual, then later transformed into an elegant elevated vertical stroke. Alif’s journey from east to west, and from past to present highlights the layers of development.
The artwork focuses on discovering the Kufic Alif and demonstrates the possibility of spawning new styles using the latest media, digital design, and technology.