I'm Iram, the Founder & Artist behind Calliscribe. I'm a British-Pakistani who began self-teaching and practicing Arabic calligraphy over 15 years ago, inspired by its precision, beauty, and spiritual depth. I bring structure and attention to detail from my background in medical writing to my creative process at Calliscribe.

Now spending most of my time as an artist and calligrapher, I create artwork that combines traditional Arabic calligraphy with comtemporary aesthetic. Qur’anic verses and Islamic texts hold deep meaning and emotional resonance and are a focal point of my artwork; these are designed to inspire reflection and connection in those who view them. I work mainly with dark moody palettes, illuminating them with gold calligraphy using acrylics and inks, and I like to incorporate geometric shapes and decorative borders into my designs, taking inspiration from the rich art and architecture of the Islamic world.

As an artist, I'm always experimenting with different artistic styles and I think it's important to keep exploring but I'd say I'm definitely developing a signature style, a unique take on the diwani calligraphy script, which you'll see more of in my upcoming works.