EL JEMLI LAYLA

ELJEMLI Layla is a Moroccan artist born on July 23, 1997. Passionate about art and Arabic calligraphy, she has developed remarkable talent in the fields of drawing, Islamic decoration, and ornamentation.

Academic Background

• 2019 - 2021: Studies in Arabic calligraphy and Islamic ornamentation at Al Quaraouiyine University in Fez.
• 2016 - 2019: Bachelor's degree in Science and Technology, specializing in Biotechnology and Natural Resource Development, Faculty of Science and Technology, Fez.
• 2014 - 2015: Baccalaureate in Life and Earth Sciences, Abdelkhaleq High School, Fez.

Experience and Achievements

• 2021 - 2022: Led a training workshop titled Women Calligraphers, specializing in the Maghrebi and Thuluth calligraphy styles.
• 2020 - 2021: Taught Arabic calligraphy in various centers and private institutions in Fez.
• 2016 - 2018: Writer for the online platform Arabi Post.
• April 2023: Recruited as a decorator at the Royal Court.

Exhibitions and Awards

• 2023: Participated as an exhibitor in the Fez International Festival of Arabic Calligraphy.
• 2023: Participated in the Moroccan Calligraphy and Ornamentation Summit in Ouezzane.
• 2023: Exhibited at Watâa Mubdaât at the Arab Islamic Culture House in Casablanca.
• 2023: Participated in the Jalîyât Khatîya exhibition, third edition, in Casablanca.
• 2022: Exhibition at Tayra in partnership with the Sufi Institute.
• October 2022: Winner of the Mohammed VI Award for Excellence in Moroccan Paper Ornamentation, personally awarded by His Majesty King Mohammed VI.
• June 2022: Participated in the exhibition Culture Between the Letters at Najm al-Madina Center in Fez.

Publications and Research

• July 2021: University research on Calligraphic Inscriptions in the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II in Fez.
• January 2019: Scientific study on The Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oils from Spices Used in Meat Preservation.
• July 2017: Published an article titled A Journey into the Universe on the online platform Arabi Post.

A talented and passionate artist, ELJEMLI Layla continues to promote Moroccan calligraphic art through her works and exhibitions while actively contributing to the teaching and preservation of this precious cultural heritage.