Martial Artist, Professional Calligrapher & Painter.
Mr. Saleem, Asian from origin, Dedicated himself for over 21 years to the above arts. He has exposed all over the world and his art is much sought. Mr. Saleem is a renowed and succesfull artist and probably one of the best artists in Europe in this field.
His paintigs are rewarded as very refined and sophisticated with a deep knowlegde of the Sino Japanese culture by experts.
Invitved in 2010 to be a guest of honor and director representing The Netherlands & Belgium for a Japanese based (Tokyo) Calligraphy & Painting association, he is promoting the beauty, refinement & magic of the brush.
Mr. Saleem's creations might look simple at first sight for the untrained eye, but if you study his works closely you will discover depth, refinement and the essence/spirit of the subject. The paintings and calligraphies posses deep spiritual strenght interrelated with the principles of Taoism & Zen amongst other principles. Also using empty space (Ma) an interplay between In & Yo - Ying & Yang etc.
Consisting spiritual depth & strenght along with technical refinement practiced over many years and still refining everyday.
As he states it in his own words: " It's and endless path..."
For his artwork he only makes use of highly professional materials and makes no concessions.
The Japanese Embassy in The Hague possesses his artwork amongst others.
Certificate of directorship.
Webdesign, A.Saleem Copyright 2010
