‘Traces Of The Soul’ is a feature documentary exploring the art form of calligraphy through the eyes of 12 leading contemporary artists.

In an age where communication has become synonymous with digital messaging and e-mail, the functional now prevails over the personal. Speed too often denies considered thought.

Writing has lost its soul.

Spanning a variety of cultures, the documentary shows the extraordinary skill of the calligraphic artists, and also reveals the personal philosophies underlying their remarkable work.

With artists ranging from 21 to 80 years of age and working in a diversity of mediums, from ink on paper, to graffiti, sculptural forms, and huge commissioned works on public buildings, ‘Traces Of The Soul’ captures the vibrant energy of calligraphy today.