“Observations in Dubai” — Cursive Script by Man Wendou Sharjah Calligraphy Museum, UAE | August 2024

Description:
This cursive script calligraphy work by Man Wendou from Shandong, China, features his original poem “Observations in Dubai.” With vivid brushstrokes and bold expression, the poem captures the author’s impressions of Dubai's rapid development and cultural elegance, from wind towers to oil wealth, luxury cars to Palm Island.

Written in a free-flowing cursive hand, Man’s composition reveals both structural discipline and spontaneous movement. The poetic imagery is translated into dynamic strokes that echo the richness and contrast of Dubai itself.

Poem Title:
“Observations in Dubai”
By Man Wendou

Poem Excerpt (translated):
“Wind towers by the fisher village, sands sing and trade astounds.
Oil leads to roads of gold, towers reach the moonbound clouds.
White robes sparkle with jewels, black trims glint with sentiment.
Princes bless divine towers, new tales rise beyond the palm.”

Calligraphy Style:
Cursive Script (Grass Script)

Dimensions:
138 × 69 cm
(54 1/3 × 27 4/5 in)

One-of-a-kind original handwritten calligraphy work. Unframed.

About the Artist:
Man Wendou
Male, from Yexian, Shandong, China

• Member of the China Calligraphers Association

• Council member, Heilongjiang Province Calligraphers Association

• Member, Chinese Couplet Association

• Creator of:

  • Collected Pages of Su Shu

  • Ten Famous Ancient Chinese Prose Works

  • Annotated Centenary Poetry Collection of Grandfather

  • 22 Original Poems and Couplets on the Xiao Empress River

• His monumental scroll “Liu Yuxi’s Inscription of the Humble Room” has been collected by the Great Hall of the People, Beijing