Story of a wordSaid Dokins · 2018

  • Creation date2018
  • MuseumNuart Festival
Said Dokins is an internationally recognized and formally trained calligrapher and multi-disciplinary artist. He draws inspiration from his Mexican roots, graffiti, Mesoamerican Pre-Hispanic symbolism and elements from adaptations of multiple forms of calligraphy to create his unique visual signature. Dokin’s work focuses on the aesthetic potential of words and letters, allowing them to morph into overlapping patterns and textures. He conducts intensive research for his pieces, approaching each one in a scholarly manner. For his time in Stavanger with Nuart, Dokins conducted multiple interviews with both locals and immigrants to the area, in a quest to distil meaning into one impactful word which represented the shared experience of both parties. Ultimately he isolated the term

Said Dokins (1983 –)

Explore said dokins' impactful contemporary art! This Mexican artist creates large-scale public interventions using calligraphic gestures to address social issues. Recognized as a leading photographer & creative force.

Nuart Festival (Stavanger, Norway)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Story of a word
  • Artist: Said Dokins
  • Year: 2018
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Nuart Festival
  • Main color: Celadon
  • Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum

Questions & Answers

What is the format of "Story of a word"?

"Story of a word" by Said Dokins has a landscape format. The format describes the proportions of the composition.

Which artist is "Story of a word" attributed to?

The artist behind "Story of a word" is Said Dokins. The work is catalogued under Said Dokins's name.

What is the creation date of "Story of a word" by Said Dokins?

"Story of a word" dates from 2018. The date places the work within Said Dokins's career and its era.

What color saturation does "Story of a word" by Said Dokins have?

"Story of a word" by Said Dokins is recorded with a subtle color saturation.

How old was Said Dokins when creating "Story of a word" in 2018?

When "Story of a word" was created in 2018, Said Dokins - born in 1983 - was 35 years old.

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celadon (#bec2c0) is the leading color of "Story of a word" by Said Dokins.

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The luminance recorded for "Story of a word" by Said Dokins is gentle luminance.

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