The Artist Project: Zarina Hashmi

"Once you are separated from language, it's a great loss."
Artist Zarina Hashmi reflects on Arabic calligraphy in this episode of The Artist Project-an online series in which artists respond to works of art in The Met collection.
About the Artist
Zarina Hashmi (1937-2020) was an Indian-born artist who worked in a variety of mediums, including printmaking, papermaking, and sculpture.

[@anne40hillpiggott30]

I know exactly what she means about feeling a connection to language even if you don't understand the written words. It's the sound the tone and the warmth that comes from hearing a voice ❤ RIP Zarina

[@Desmaad]

She reminds me of my grandmother.

[@EWKification]

Nice story about kids making their first letter.