Monday, December 13, 2021

LOGOGRAMISM

 The Past Shaping Life Future Challenges Through Art!


LOGOGRAMISM ART STYLE

The Art of Bridging the Past and the Future!  

At the beginning of 1988 artist, Amer Hanna Fatuhi, who became an international figure after winning the 1984 UNESCO Award and was featured on national and European art and cultural magazines, decided to leap from the Rhinoceros period RP of his 1985 One-man show "Home of Madness". As many art critics wrote about, this artistic period has dominated Fatuhi's artwork since his first One-man art exhibition, The Hard Time, 1981.

Artist Fatuhi was so wise to not jump in the dark but to walk gradually by blending his three compositions in one challenging path that contained:

1- The Minimal Symbols and Signs on a two-dimension background; most of these paintings appeared in his work when he was a university student. On those artworks, Fatuhi used mixed media and symbols derived from space and physics theories with pictograph, cuneiform symbols, a single word or a phrase from his published poems, i.e.,  Adam & Eve, The Everlasting Cold, Nadia, The Sorrow of Lady L, and A Freedom to Nowhere!

2- His second One-man show's main purpose was to demonstrate the artist's capability in figurative art while depicting metaphysical themes. Artist Fatuhi borrowed one simple technique from that show, not from the large paintings but the simplified Rhinoceros head that dominated his sketches.

3- In his Pictographic 1988 new line of work, artist Fatuhi used the head of the Rhinoceros as a colorful background to fill it with Logogram/pictograph symbols. These symbols were derived from the Mesopotamian 3D Clay Token writing system founded during the Neolithic period between 8000-5600 BC, more than 10,000 years ago! 

By the end of that year, artist Fatuhi created over 200 artworks, mostly Monoprint art and Hot-printing, a technique he created in the same year. These artworks traveled the world and became the artist's hallmark among other modern and postmodernist artists. Many European, Canadian, and U.S. museums collected those works and hosted Artist Fatuhi and his new unique artworks, especially after his 1992 Two-man exhibition SIEGE and his two groundbreaking One-man exhibitions THE CHAMBER, 1992, and LOOKING FOR ANOTHER PARADISE,1994. 

Like how Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Picasso were influenced by the Japanese art, Tahitian women, and African masks & sculptures, artist Fatuhi focused on exploring and studying the Kishian Pictograph writing system (From Kish, the first city-state after the great Mesopotamian flood). Since then, he has become the only worldwide artist who created this one-of-a-kind artwork style called in 1992, LOGOGRAMISM. 

It is no secret that Fatuhi's academic background and expertise in fine arts and ancient Mesopotamia motivated him to create LOGOGRAMISM to illustrate modern times' challenges freely. Being a well-known rebel artist, he went beyond the traditional paintings and sculptures by departing in 2006 from the canvas and focusing on the frame. He also started creating artworks mixing multi-layers of sharp and neutral colors or using just one color with daylife materials to create texture impressions and visual effects. This thinking out of the box and no rules also allows the artist to create a panoramic 360-degree artwork, which builds his legacy over time! 

To view Amer Hanna Fatuhi's remarkable artworks, view "Babylon, Love, Chaos, & Beyond" at the following link: http://www.amerfatuhiart.com/Gallery.html 

E. Elijah, Editor / Art Critic 

www.UR-mag.com 


Thursday, November 18, 2021

The Love Window to the Past!


Tracking Love Footsteps in the Land of Eden

Enlil, Nannar, Sumer & Uruk by Amer Hanna Fatuhi, 1999

Oil with Mixed Media on Hard Board

http://ea-artg.com/artists/amer-hanna-fatuhi

 The Art of Amer Hanna Fatuhi is all about a steady heart and a dynamic mind. Bridging between the deep past with the present and far future is his magical and artistic secret!

The Eight-Four millennium BC Mesopotamian pictograph writing system is the foundation and the inspiration behind this mixed media artwork that depicts scenes derived from the archaic dawn of ancient Mesopotamia and modern time challenges! 

Fatuhi has been widely known since his two-man art exhibit (Siege) 1991 for his unique style in art that mixes between pictograph symbols and his exceptional technique. He usually uses multilayers of paintings with a texture effect made of various elements and implants all of that through several execution methods. 

* The small-framed artwork is Tenacity, 1993

www.AmerFatuhiArt.com  / www.EA-ArtG.com

 

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Museum Quality Digital Artworks at Wabeek Country Club

 

Chaldean & Jewish Leaders' Outing

Museum Quality Digital Artworks at Wabeek Country Club

 

On August 6, 2021, prominent Chaldean leader Sam Yono received distinguished leaders from both Chaldean and Jewish communities at his amazing Wabeek country club in Bloomfield Twp.

Distinguished attendees were Jeanie Weiner, president of the Jewish History League, Rav, Asher Lopatin, the Executive Director of JCRC/AJC: A partnership for community relations and Jewish advocacy, and David Kurzmann, Senior Director, Community, and Donor Relations, Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit.

The guest of honor was the well-known visual artist and historian, Dr. Amer H. Hanna (Fatuhi), the Co-founder of the Chaldean Educational Center of America (CECA) and the senior director at EA art gallery www.EA-ArtG.com, in addition to the Chaldean engineer Raed Mar, the Vice president of the CECA.

 

Dr. Fatuhi handed out autographed complimentary copies of his newest book Chaldean Legacy / Walking with the Indigenous Mesopotamians 5300 BC – Present. He also presented two of his unique museum-quality digital art posters, i.e., Babylon's schematic map, and Fr. Abraham's immigration from Mesopotamia to the Promised Land of Israel.

 

Check out these panoramic, and educational tools at EA art gallery:

http://ea-artg.com/digital-art-nft/original-museum-quality-digital-art

 

The gathering is the first phase in upcoming meetings aimed at strengthening the historical ties between Chaldeans and the Jewish community. Both peoples come from the same root, i.e., being the indigenous Mesopotamians.

 

After the meeting, the host, Mr. Yono, accompanied the attendees on a tour inside and outside the amazing Wabeek Country Club. Wabeek has wonderful large banquets, Gyms, tennis courses, pools, a wide and beautiful golf course, and most importantly great service and superb hospitality.

 

Congratulations Sam, Two thumbs up!

 

Amer Hanna Fatuhi, Ph.D.

www.AmerFatuhi.Blogspot.com

 


Monday, June 14, 2021


Stand with me for the Flag & the National Anthem!


Dear All -- We must not let the biased media, brainwashed athletes, and those millionaires who do not believe in America divide us!
When we stand for the Flag and the Anthem we stand for America, it is that clear and simple.

When we stand for the National Anthem, we stand for those who can no longer stand with us.
It is about honoring their heroic sacrifice.

The Brave Men and Women of the Military are the REAL Heroes.

May the LORD Bless Their Souls and May the LORD Bless AMERICA
The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave

MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA, FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE PRAIRIE.

Respect & Honor the Flag, Because it stands for our freedom … Hooah !


 

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

BABYLON Schematic Plan … EA art gallery

BABYLON, "The Bond of Heaven & Earth"

Digital Art Museum Schematic Plan

It is well known that Robert Johann Koldewey is considered the first archaeologist who started the systematic expedition of Babylon in 1898. Worldwide, archaeologists have used several schematic maps of Babylon since then. Among the most popular maps was the one drawn during Koldewey’s expedition of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon during 1899-1917.

Many historians included schematic plans of Babylon in their studies, however, they were either displayed incomplete geographic or /and architectural details of Babylon.  

However, no study, including the famous Cultural Atlas of Mesopotamia and the ancient near east by Michael Roaf and the Historical Atlas of Ancient Mesopotamia by Norman Bancroft Hunt, covered the most important structures and city details. The two atlases mentioned above were either incorrectly labeled or failed to include important structures.

Even the Iraqi State Organization of Antiquities and Heritage, known for publishing many well-done maps, missed important details.

The enclosed 2004-2021 colored, digital art schematic map of Babylon, which I have researched and sketches, is almost the perfect version of Babylonian structures, quarters, and landmarks.

This beautiful extraordinary digitally-drawn colorful museum-quality plan of Babylon signed by the artist, which was published in the newly released book Chaldean Legacy is available at:

www.Ea-ArtG.com/art/custom-posters-crafts

The 36x24 framed version is available for only $750 plus the shipping cost. The unframed 36x24 digital artwork is only $500 plus the shipping cost.

 

Amer Fatuhi, Ph.D.

Visual Artist & Historian

www.ChaldeanLegacy.com  


 

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Chaldean Legacy - Press Release

 



** For Immediate Release **

Amer Hanna Fatuhi

248.705.2222 | atelier a

www.ChaldeanLegacy.com

www.AmerFatuhi.BlogSpot.com

 

New Book Explores the Deep and Rich History of the

Indigenous People of Iraq, Chaldean Mesopotamians

 

Amer Hanna Fatuhi releases

Chaldean Legacy: Walking with the Indigenous Mesopotamians 5300 BC – Present’

 

TROY, Mich., May 17, 2021 – Amer Hanna Fatuhi, Ph.D., is a scholar in Mesopotamian History, Native Chaldeans, and Iraqi minorities.  He is also a professional writer and visual artist.

“Chaldean Legacy: Walking with the Indigenous Mesopotamians 5300 BC - Present” (published by Xlibris) is the culmination of the author’s broad cultural and intellectual experience as a historian. It transparently depicts the story of his ancestors, the indigenous people of Iraq, the “Chaldeans” / Proto-Kaldi, aka the Native Iraqi Christians, the Iraqi Jews of Babylon (Iraqi, and Mandaeans.

“Chaldean Legacy” brings honor and glory to the unexplored course of events and remarkable achievements of the Chaldeans throughout their deeply rooted history 5300 B.C. - present in a panoramic study. The author stated, “The Nation that does not learn its history will be inflicted with degradation, and dies out.

By revealing some of the important unknown insights about the Chaldeans’ history, the author brings out the best in them. The unique features in the book, i.e., exceptional manuscript, long list of authentic images built from scratch, and genuine illustrations made particularly for this study, will captivate the attention and imagination of the readers everywhere.  To learn more, visit www.ChaldeanLegacy.com.

 

Chaldean Legacy: Walking with the Indigenous Mesopotamians 5300 BC - Present

By Amer Hanna Fatuhi

Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 368 pages | ISBN 9781664171862

Softcover | 6 x 9#in | 368 pages | ISBN 9781664171855

E-Book | 368 pages, will be accessible in November 2021 | ISBN 9781664171848

Available at Xlibris, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Major Bookstores


About the Author

Amer Hanna Fatuhi, Ph.D., is a scholar in Mesopotamian History. He is also a professional writer and visual artist. He studied engineering, fine arts, and history. He also designed the Chaldean national flag in 1985 and won the 1986-2008 international contests to design the Iraqi national flag. For more information, visit: www.EA-ArtG.com

 

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Saturday, May 29, 2021

Have a Blessed Memorial Day

 


Heroes Never Die … They Will Never Be Forgotten

The Fallen Heroes are the Ones Who Keep the Tree of Freedom Alive. ~ Amer Hanna Fatuhi

God Bless Our Country & Everyone Who Defends Her

The High Price of Freedom Is a Cost Paid by a Brave Few 

Remember those who have sacrificed this Memorial Day 

John 15:13 | Greater Love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 

Have a Safe and Blessed Memorial Day Weekend 

CHALDEAN AMERICAN & PROUD 

الأبطال لا يموتون ... ولا يمكن نسيانهم

الشهداء هم من يديمون شجرة الحرية مزهرة ... عامر حنا فتوحي 

أن الثمن الباهظ للحرية يدفعه قلة من الشجعان

ليبارك الرب وطننا ومن يدافع عنه 

تذكر هؤلاء الذين ضحوا بحياتهم في "يوم الإستذكار"

أنجيل يوحنا 15 : 13 ... لَيْسَ لأَحَدٍ حُبٌّ أَعْظَمُ مِنْ هذَا: أَنْ يَضَعَ أَحَدٌ نَفْسَهُ لأَجْلِ أَحِبَّائِهِ

أتمنى لكم عطلة أسبوع آمنة ومباركة بمناسبة يوم الإستذكار

كلداني أمريكي بأفتخار