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Afaq Saleem


The Hague
About

Professional Calligrapher & Painter.

Mr. Saleem, Asian from origin and heir of the Lingnan school of painting, dedicated himself for over 23 years to this magnificant,
ancient art. Exposed all over the world and his art is much sought after.
Mr. Saleem is a internationally renowned and successful artist.
His paintings are rewarded by art experts as very refined, sophisticated and full of sensitivity.
His creations might look simple at first sight for the untrained eye, however when studied deeply one will discover depth, refinement and the essence & spirit of the subject combined with vivid strokes.

The paintings and calligraphies posses fundamental spiritual strength interrelated with the principles of Chinese & Japanese philosophy.

His calligraphy is judged as very refined yet powerful. Appealing to one's eye and soul.

As he states it in his own words:

" Daily practice,...It's an endless path..."

Mr. A. Saleem is also regarded as the best Non-Chinese painter in the West.

Books by Afaq Saleem