Tunisian calligrapher collaborates with top cosmetics brand

Tunisian calligrapher Mohamed Kilani Tbib, also known as Inkman , creates unique works inspired by the Arabic and Latin alphabets .

For the last eight years, the 32-year old artist has been exploring and perfecting his talent in his studio in the outskirts of the Tunisian capital, Tunis .

"The particularity of my work is perhaps the style of writing. It's writing with Latin characters, but in an arabesque style that makes the calligraphy I do a bit different", said  Mohamed Kilani Tbib , graphic designer and calligrapher.

His works have not gone unnoticed and recently the artist was invited to create a perfume bottle for French cosmetics brand, Guerlain.

"For me, the collaboration with Guerlain is the result of several years of work and sacrifice. For me, it's a great opportunity. I was on cloud nine through this project", admits Mohamed Kilani Tbib.

The artist hopes that the opportunity to work with a high-profile brand will help him to take the next step in his career and reach a global audience .

"As an artist based in Tunisia, it's true that it is difficult to progress quickly. There is work to be done, especially in terms of laws and [in finding a way that, ed.] would make things easier for visual artists in general" concludes Inkman .