An inaugural exhibition of artworks by Asia's rising Calligraphers & Artists is happening this October 2019 !
On display will be original artworks by 9 talented calligraphers & artists from Asia, culminating together
for the very first time, across oceans, to tell their inspiring stories through Arts and Calligraphy in English,
Chinese, Arabic & Devanagari Scripts.
Come visit the exhibition and support Asia's rising talents. Because your support allows our gifted calligraphers and aspiring artists from Asia to delve deeper in their pursuit of mastery and continue on to showcase their exceptional works. Your presence helps to elevate the value of our Asia talents.
Committed to share this value - despite the laborious hours and challenges we face - we proudly bring to you, inspiring stories behind each talented Calligrapher and Artist as well as the passion that drives them! It is not about perfection or excellence in skill sets but it is about being an inspiration to someone - that is the true meaning of Asia’s best and the theme for ABCASS 2019.
This eco-friendly display showcase is constructed using sustainable & recyclable materials. Spreading across a spacious floor area of 2,469 sqft, natural lights flood through it’s 9m high, floor-to-ceiling full glass windows. Visitors can look forward to 3 full days of artworks on display, demos, talks, workshops and calligraphy & art related merchandise.
Asia’s Best Calligraphers & Artists Showcase Singapore 2019 (ABCASS) is exclusively organised by TOOLART LLP, Singapore.
An inaugural exhibition of artworks by Asia's rising Calligraphers & Artists is happening this October 2019 !
On display will be original artworks by 9 talented calligraphers & artists from Asia, culminating together
for the very first time, across oceans, to tell their inspiring stories through Arts and Calligraphy in English,
Chinese, Arabic & Devanagari Scripts.
Come visit the exhibition and support Asia's rising talents. Because your support allows our gifted calligraphers and aspiring artists from Asia to delve deeper in their pursuit of mastery and continue on to showcase their exceptional works. Your presence helps to elevate the value of our Asia talents.
Committed to share this value - despite the laborious hours and challenges we face - we proudly bring to you, inspiring stories behind each talented Calligrapher and Artist as well as the passion that drives them! It is not about perfection or excellence in skill sets but it is about being an inspiration to someone - that is the true meaning of Asia’s best and the theme for ABCASS 2019.
This eco-friendly display showcase is constructed using sustainable & recyclable materials. Spreading across a spacious floor area of 2,469 sqft, natural lights flood through it’s 9m high, floor-to-ceiling full glass windows. Visitors can look forward to 3 full days of artworks on display, demos, talks, workshops and calligraphy & art related merchandise.
Asia’s Best Calligraphers & Artists Showcase Singapore 2019 (ABCASS) is exclusively organised by TOOLART LLP, Singapore.
Tri Le is a celebrated, Artist & Calligrapher based in Vietnam. He is
known for his excellence in the world of ink and pens. Formerly
trained in Graphic Design and offered a prestigious scholarship to
study Architecture, Tri Le marked milestones in calligraphy and
fine arts.
Deeply influenced by traditional lettering, decorative patterns and
the art of shading, his creations over the years wowed and inspired
many budding artists and fellow calligraphers all over the world.
ATIE JAAFAR
@WKNDIMINLOVE
Watercolour Artist
MALAYSIA
Atie Jaafar graduated with a Degree in Bachelor of Fine Arts, majoring in
Painting. She went on to pursue a Master’s Degree in International
Contemporary Art & Design Practice which spanned her teaching career
for the past 9 years at Kuala Lumpur university. She was a guest speaker
for TedTALK event in UTM, Johor, in 2018.
Apart from lecturing, Atie founded her own brand, ‘Weekendiminlove’.
In her leisure time, Atie conducts workshops and share her in-depth skills
and knowledge on watercolours and drawings.
AMARJEET SONKAR
@BEINGUXER
Calligrapher / Pointed Pen Illustrator
SINGAPORE
Amarjeet Sonkar is a Penman, Calligrapher and Pointed Pen Illustrator based in Singapore. He is a Principal Experience Designer by day.
Amarjeet practices American Scripts, primarily Spencerian and Copperplate Scripts. He has developed his own unique art styles by combining American Scripts, Off-Hand Flourishing and Portraits Illustration using pointed pen.
Amarjeet also practises Chinese Brush Painting under the tutelage of Tan Khim Ser, founder of Life Art Society, a renowned artist and now veteran painter. In 2018, he published his first fully hand illustrated book titled “Flourishing” by @beinguxer. In the same year, he was awarded the prestigious IAMPETH International Scholarship. (International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting)
AZRIN AIDIL
@_FROM_THE_TOP
Flat Lay Artist & Stylist
MALAYSIA
Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Azrin Aidil is a lecturer at University Tunku Abdul Rahman and she teaches English and Communication subjects.
She started the brand “FROM THE TOP” where she is known as a Flatlay Artist and Stylist. When she is not lecturing, she conducts her signature workshop known as the Flatlay Partea during her spare times.
Flatlay is a term used for an image taken straight down from the top, precisely from an angle of 90 degrees. A flatlay is a photo, highlighting objects which are laid flatly on a surface.
In all of Azrin’s fully hands-on workshops, she demonstrates styling techniques and guides participants beyond just enhancing the aesthetic values of a captured image. Learn from her how to use relevant apps to colour and correct images to achieve that perfectly curated cover shot !
A’TII QAH SUHAIMI
@ATIIQAHSUHAIMI
Calligrapher
SINGAPORE
A’tii Qah Suhaimi is a practitioner of the traditional arts of Arabic Calligraphy since 2011. She studied under the tutelage of Mr Belaid Hamidi, a Master Calligrapher from Morocco.
A’tii Qah writes the Arabic Language and the Malay Language in Jawi as both are represented by the Arabic scripts and letters. She is licensed in the following Arabic scripts; Riq’ah, Diwani, Diwani Jali, Maghribi, Thuluth Maghribi, Nasta’liq, Naskh, Thuluth.
As a calligraphy teacher, her objective is to attract fellow Singaporeans towards understanding local heritage, cultural diversity and bring awareness towards practitioners to traditional art form. A’tii Qah hopes to be the spark that brings life to this art for this generation and many generations to come.
JEREMY JONATHAN
@JEROME_JONATHAN
Calligrapher / Painter
INDONESIA
Jeremy Jonathan is a full time calligrapher & painter based in Jakarta, Indonesia.
He graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Arts majoring in Graphic Design. His passion for calligraphy started in 2015. The desire to pursue his interest and learn new styles of script, lead Jeremy to practice diligently thus acquiring his unique calligraphy style.
Not resting on his laurels, he picked up watercolour again, experimented with different techniques and mediums, so that he could add vibrance and colours to his calligraphy!
Jeremy conducts regular workshops across cities in Indonesia and he aspires to open an art school in Jakarta one day. Young and talented, his full class workshops has taken him to teach and share his knowledge in different parts of Asia, namely Singapore and Malaysia.
LEE YU SON
@YUSONWATERCOLOUR
Chinese Watercolour Artist
MALAYSIA
Yu Son began painting after he retired from his gardening career in 2016.
He had been accumulating significant observations on the lives of flowers,
trees, fish, birds, insects and small animals.
Moreover, the life in Kampung in
his childhood allowed him to observe and interact with these natural animals
and plants, which are reflected in his paintings. Despite not having any formal
training in painting, he is able to capture the limbs and dynamics of these
animals and plants vividly in the painting.
He loves watercolour painting
and calligraphy. Although he has not officially studied it, this does not
prevent him from putting his passion and skill into his works. His paintings
fully demonstrate his subtle observations and memories of a happy life.
NIKHIL KUNDER
@ARTNCRAFTEXPRESSIONZ
Pen Maker / Artist
INDIA
Nikhil Kunder, is a jack of many, as he calls himself, has had a life dotted
with very delightful detours into the world of Art and Craft. After graduating
as an Electrical Engineer, starting off as a school teacher, moving on to be a
white collared business analyst and he has ended up as a scruffy bearded
farmer. The only unchanging factor through his ride has been Calligraphy,
Art and Craft.
Nikhil takes pride at being an Art and Craft Mentor, working with aspiring
young artists. He provides them the benefit of his experience to help hone
their instincts and express their ideas visually through art or craft,
especially through Calligraphy and Doodling.
NANA
@LETTERSANDMILES
Calligrapher
INDONESIA
Nana is a self taught artist known for both her fun style of floral watercolors and her passion for calligraphy. which she has shared, taught and loved since 2016. She keeps growing her skills in the art of beautiful writing by learning from the masters of calligraphy themselves and by seeking inspiration on social media from other fellow young artists.
Her goals are to keep flourishing in the calligraphy community and to successfully bring more exposure to this classic art by teaching new generations in an engaging and fun way.
Recently, along with with her husband Bas, she started producing handmade shimmering watercolors for calligraphy under the name ‘The Creative Kinds’.
TRI LE
@tri.shiba
Artist / Calligrapher
VIETNAM
Tri Le is a celebrated, Artist & Calligrapher based in Vietnam. He is
known for his excellence in the world of ink and pens. Formerly
trained in Graphic Design and offered a prestigious scholarship to
study Architecture, Tri Le marked milestones in calligraphy and
fine arts.
Deeply influenced by traditional lettering, decorative patterns and
the art of shading, his creations over the years wowed and inspired
many budding artists and fellow calligraphers all over the world.
ATIE JAAFAR
@WKNDIMINLOVE
Watercolour Artist
MALAYSIA
Atie Jaafar graduated with a Degree in Bachelor of Fine Arts, majoring in
Painting. She went on to pursue a Master’s Degree in International
Contemporary Art & Design Practice which spanned her teaching career
for the past 9 years at Kuala Lumpur university. She was a guest speaker
for TedTALK event in UTM, Johor, in 2018.
Apart from lecturing, Atie founded her own brand, ‘Weekendiminlove’.
In her leisure time, Atie conducts workshops and share her in-depth skills
and knowledge on watercolours and drawings.
AMARJEET SONKAR
@BEINGUXER
Calligrapher / Pointed Pen Illustrator
SINGAPORE
Amarjeet is a Penman, Calligrapher and Pointed Pen Illustrator based in Singapore. He is a Principal Experience Designer by day.
Amarjeet practices American Scripts, primarily Spencerian and Copperplate Scripts. He has developed his own unique art styles by combining American Scripts, Off-Hand Flourishing and Portraits Illustration using pointed pen.
Amarjeet also practises Chinese Brush Painting under the tutelage of Tan Khim Ser, founder of Life Art Society, a renowned artist and now veteran painter. In 2018, he published his first fully hand illustrated book titled “Flourishing” by @beinguxer. In the same year, he was awarded the prestigious IAMPETH International Scholarship. (International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting)
AZRIN AIDIL
@_FROM_THE_TOP
Flat Lay Artist & Stylist
MALAYSIA
Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Azrin Aidil is a lecturer at University Tunku Abdul Rahman and she teaches English and Communication subjects.
She started the brand “FROM THE TOP” where she is known as a Flatlay Artist and Stylist. When she is not lecturing, she conducts her signature workshop known as the Flatlay Partea during her spare times.
Flatlay is a term used for an image taken straight down from the top, precisely from an angle of 90 degrees. A flatlay is a photo, highlighting objects which are laid flatly on a surface.
In all of Azrin’s fully hands-on workshops, she demonstrates styling techniques and guides participants beyond just enhancing the aesthetic values of a captured image. Learn from her how to use relevant apps to colour and correct images to achieve that perfectly curated cover shot !
A’TII QAH SUHAIMI
@ATIIQAHSUHAIMI
Calligrapher
SINGAPORE
A’tii Qah Suhaimi is a practitioner of the traditional arts of Arabic Calligraphy since 2011. She studied under the tutelage of Mr Belaid Hamidi, a Master Calligrapher from Morocco.
A’tii Qah writes the Arabic Language and the Malay Language in Jawi as both are represented by the Arabic scripts and letters. She is licensed in the following Arabic scripts; Riq’ah, Diwani, Diwani Jali, Maghribi, Thuluth Maghribi, Nasta’liq, Naskh, Thuluth.
As a calligraphy teacher, her objective is to attract fellow Singaporeans towards understanding local heritage, cultural diversity and bring awareness towards practitioners to traditional art form. A’tii Qah hopes to be the spark that brings life to this art for this generation and many generations to come.
JEREMY JONATHAN
@JEROME_JONATHAN
Calligrapher / Painter
INDONESIA
Jeremy Jonathan is a full time calligrapher & painter based in Jakarta, Indonesia.
He graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Arts majoring in Graphic Design. His passion for calligraphy started in 2015. The desire to pursue his interest and learn new styles of script, lead Jeremy to practice diligently thus acquiring his unique calligraphy style.
Not resting on his laurels, he picked up watercolour again, experimented with different techniques and mediums, so that he could add vibrance and colours to his calligraphy!
Jeremy conducts regular workshops across cities in Indonesia and he aspires to open an art school in Jakarta one day. Young and talented, his full class workshops has taken him to teach and share his knowledge in different parts of Asia, namely Singapore and Malaysia.
LEE YU SON
@YUSONWATERCOLOUR
Chinese Watercolour Artist
MALAYSIA
Yu Son began painting after he retired from his gardening career in 2016.
He had been accumulating significant observations on the lives of flowers,
trees, fish, birds, insects and small animals.
Moreover, the life in Kampung in his childhood allowed him to observe and interact with these natural animals
and plants, which are reflected in his paintings. Despite not having any formal training in painting, he is able to capture the limbs and dynamics of these
animals and plants vividly in the painting.
He loves watercolour painting and calligraphy. Although he has not officially studied it, this does not
prevent him from putting his passion and skill into his works. His paintings
fully demonstrate his subtle observations and memories of a happy life.
NIKHIL KUNDER
@ARTNCRAFTEXPRESSIONZ
Pen Maker / Artist
INDIA
Nikhil Kunder, is a jack of many, as he calls himself, has had a life dotted
with very delightful detours into the world of Art and Craft. After graduating
as an Electrical Engineer, starting off as a school teacher, moving on to be a
white collared business analyst and he has ended up as a scruffy bearded
farmer. The only unchanging factor through his ride has been Calligraphy,
Art and Craft.
Nikhil takes pride at being an Art and Craft Mentor, working with aspiring
young artists. He provides them the benefit of his experience to help hone
their instincts and express their ideas visually through art or craft,
especially through Calligraphy and Doodling.
NANA
@LETTERSANDMILES
Calligrapher
INDONESIA
Nana is a self taught artist known for both her fun style of floral watercolors and her passion for calligraphy. which she has shared, taught and loved since 2016. She keeps growing her skills in the art of beautiful writing by learning from the masters of calligraphy themselves and by seeking inspiration on social media from other fellow young artists.
Her goals are to keep flourishing in the calligraphy community and to successfully bring more exposure to this classic art by teaching new generations in an engaging and fun way.
Recently, along with with her husband Bas, she started producing handmade shimmering watercolors for calligraphy under the name ‘The Creative Kinds’.