{"id":31778,"date":"2025-05-10T00:00:19","date_gmt":"2025-05-10T03:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bambisafkar.ca\/?p=31778"},"modified":"2025-05-10T02:20:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-10T05:20:49","slug":"creating-beauty-and-meaning-the-inspiring-world-of-chawki-hitti-creer-de-la-beaute-et-du-sens-lunivers-inspirant-de-chawki-hitti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bambisafkar.ca\/index.php\/2025\/05\/10\/creating-beauty-and-meaning-the-inspiring-world-of-chawki-hitti-creer-de-la-beaute-et-du-sens-lunivers-inspirant-de-chawki-hitti\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating beauty and meaning: The inspiring world of Chawki Hitti [Cr\u00e9er de la beaut\u00e9 et du sens: L\u2019univers inspirant de Chawki Hitti]"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Creating beauty and meaning: The inspiring world of Chawki Hitti<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

La version fran\u00e7aise de l’introduction suit l’anglais<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bambi is truly blessed with wonderful, genuine friends\u2014and Dr. Chawki Hitti, or simply Chawki, is one of them. A cherished friendship of over 25\u201330 years, Chawki has been a continuous source of inspiration to her. Not only is he inspiring, but so is his beautiful family\u2014his amazing spouse and their three children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, Bambi is thrilled to introduce you, dear readers, to Chawki Hitti\u2019s artwork, his deeply rooted values, and his thought-provoking insights. His creations are nurtured by a rich inner world and a wisdom that comes from a life filled with meaningful experiences and loving relationships. Despite a busy life, Chawki\u2019s creativity, serenity, and multi-talented productivity are nothing short of impressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to begin describing Chawki? He is a Canadian of Lebanese heritage, brimming with humanity, integrity, generosity, gratitude, compassion, and a delightful sense of humour. In essence, he embodies intelligence of the mind, heart, and soul. He champions personal freedom and agency and encourages his loved ones to flourish and seek happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chawki is one of the most inspiring fathers Bambi has ever known. His love for his family is beyond words\u2014or even art. Alongside his spouse, he has raised children who love learning, enjoy reading and music, think critically and creatively, and honour people, animals, and nature with respect and love. They are rooted in values while aspiring to soar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although he holds a PhD in education, Chawki remains remarkably humble and open-minded. He is a critical thinker, a polyglot, and a graduate of Interior Design (2011). He\u2019s also an accomplished calligrapher\u2014mastering both Gothic (Old English\/Black letter) and Arabic calligraphy. For those unfamiliar, Arabic calligraphy is the elegant art of handwriting based on the Arabic alphabet while Gothic calligraphy is a striking medieval European hand-lettering tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chawki\u2019s passions are diverse\u2014he adores museums, mathematics, literature, grammar, philosophy, and travel. He is devoted to arts, sports, and practices mindfulness and meditation with discipline and flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And yes, he\u2019s also a remarkable athlete! How many people do you know who\u2019ve climbed Mount Ararat to its peak\u2014or taken the leap through paragliding?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to creativity, Chawki is a visionary. He builds beauty from recycled treasures he finds at markets or online. For example, he once created a majestic phoenix using 88 keys and parts from a discarded century-old piano. His art has captured attention both locally (over 1,400 views in just five days on Marketplace) and globally (interior designers from Dubai have reached out to him!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, you\u2019ll find examples of his captivating artwork, some accompanied by artistic statements in both English and French. As Bambi noted, each piece carries deep meaning\u2014layers of thought expressed through reclaimed materials found at yard sales, eBay, or local markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, this post concludes with a rich and inspiring interview Bambi recently had with Chawki. He generously answered all her questions in both English (bold) and French. It\u2019s a beautiful exchange\u2014one we are confident you\u2019ll enjoy as much as Bambi did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

N.B. If you\u2019re interested in Dr. Chawki Hitti\u2019s artwork, feel free to write to Bambi publicly through this blog\u2014or privately if you prefer. She will be happy to connect you directly with the artist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cr\u00e9er de la beaut\u00e9 et du sens: L\u2019univers inspirant de Chawki Hitti<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bambi est vraiment b\u00e9nie d\u2019avoir des amis merveilleux et authentiques\u2014et le Dr Chawki Hitti, ou simplement Chawki, en fait partie. Une amiti\u00e9 pr\u00e9cieuse qui dure depuis plus de 25 \u00e0 30 ans. Chawki a toujours \u00e9t\u00e9 une source continue d\u2019inspiration pour elle. Et ce n\u2019est pas seulement lui qui est inspirant, mais aussi sa magnifique famille\u2014son \u00e9pouse exceptionnelle et leurs trois enfants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aujourd\u2019hui, Bambi est ravie de vous pr\u00e9senter, chers lecteurs, l\u2019\u0153uvre artistique de Chawki Hitti, ses valeurs profond\u00e9ment ancr\u00e9es, et ses r\u00e9flexions pleines de sagesse. Ses cr\u00e9ations sont nourries par une richesse int\u00e9rieure et une sagesse issues d\u2019une vie remplie d\u2019exp\u00e9riences significatives et de relations empreintes d\u2019amour. Malgr\u00e9 un emploi du temps charg\u00e9, la cr\u00e9ativit\u00e9, la s\u00e9r\u00e9nit\u00e9 et la polyvalence de Chawki sont tout simplement impressionnantes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Par o\u00f9 commencer pour d\u00e9crire Chawki ? Il est Canadien d\u2019origine libanaise, d\u00e9bordant d\u2019humanit\u00e9, d\u2019int\u00e9grit\u00e9, de g\u00e9n\u00e9rosit\u00e9, de gratitude, de compassion et d\u2019un sens de l\u2019humour d\u00e9licieux. En somme, il incarne l\u2019intelligence de l\u2019esprit, du c\u0153ur et de l\u2019\u00e2me. Il d\u00e9fend la libert\u00e9 personnelle et l\u2019autonomie, et encourage ses proches \u00e0 s\u2019\u00e9panouir et \u00e0 rechercher le bonheur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chawki est l\u2019un des p\u00e8res les plus inspirants que Bambi ait jamais rencontr\u00e9s. Son amour pour sa famille d\u00e9passe les mots\u2014et m\u00eame l\u2019expression artistique. Avec son \u00e9pouse, il a \u00e9lev\u00e9 des enfants qui aiment apprendre, lire, \u00e9couter de la musique, penser de mani\u00e8re critique et cr\u00e9ative, et qui respectent les \u00eatres humains, les animaux et la nature avec amour et consid\u00e9ration. Ils sont enracin\u00e9s dans des valeurs solides, tout en visant \u00e0 s\u2019\u00e9lever haut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bien qu\u2019il d\u00e9tienne un doctorat en \u00e9ducation, Chawki reste d\u2019une humilit\u00e9 remarquable et d\u2019un esprit tr\u00e8s ouvert. C\u2019est un penseur critique, un polyglotte, et il est dipl\u00f4m\u00e9 en design d\u2019int\u00e9rieur (2011). Il est \u00e9galement un calligraphe accompli\u2014ma\u00eetrisant \u00e0 la fois la calligraphie gothique (\u00abOld English\/Black letter\u00bb) et la calligraphie arabe. Pour ceux qui ne le savent pas, la calligraphie arabe est l\u2019art \u00e9l\u00e9gant de l\u2019\u00e9criture bas\u00e9 sur l\u2019alphabet arabe, tandis que la calligraphie gothique est un style saisissant d\u2019\u00e9criture manuscrite m\u00e9di\u00e9vale europ\u00e9enne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Les passions de Chawki sont multiples\u2014il adore les mus\u00e9es, les math\u00e9matiques, la litt\u00e9rature, la grammaire, la philosophie, et les voyages. Il se consacre aux arts, aux sports, et pratique la pleine conscience ainsi que la m\u00e9ditation avec discipline et fluidit\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Et oui, c\u2019est aussi un athl\u00e8te remarquable! Combien de personnes connaissez-vous qui ont gravi le mont Ararat jusqu\u2019\u00e0 son sommet\u2014ou qui ont fait le grand saut en parapente?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quand il s\u2019agit de cr\u00e9ativit\u00e9, Chawki est un v\u00e9ritable visionnaire. Il cr\u00e9e de la beaut\u00e9 \u00e0 partir de tr\u00e9sors recycl\u00e9s qu\u2019il trouve dans les march\u00e9s ou en ligne. Par exemple, il a un jour fabriqu\u00e9 un majestueux ph\u00e9nix \u00e0 l\u2019aide de 88 touches et de pi\u00e8ces provenant d\u2019un vieux piano centenaire abandonn\u00e9. Son art a attir\u00e9 l\u2019attention aussi bien localement (plus de 1 400 vues en seulement cinq jours sur Marketplace) qu\u2019\u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9chelle internationale (des designers d\u2019int\u00e9rieur de Duba\u00ef l\u2019ont m\u00eame contact\u00e9!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ci-dessous, vous trouverez quelques-unes de ses \u0153uvres captivantes, certaines accompagn\u00e9es de d\u00e9clarations artistiques en anglais et en fran\u00e7ais. Comme Bambi l\u2019a remarqu\u00e9, chaque pi\u00e8ce porte un sens profond\u2014des couches de pens\u00e9e exprim\u00e9es \u00e0 travers des mat\u00e9riaux r\u00e9cup\u00e9r\u00e9s dans des ventes de garage, sur eBay ou dans des march\u00e9s locaux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enfin, ce billet se conclut par une entrevue riche et inspirante que Bambi a r\u00e9cemment eue avec Chawki. Il a g\u00e9n\u00e9reusement r\u00e9pondu \u00e0 toutes ses questions en anglais (en gras) et en fran\u00e7ais. C\u2019est un \u00e9change magnifique\u2014que vous appr\u00e9cierez certainement autant que Bambi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

N.B. Si vous \u00eates int\u00e9ress\u00e9 par l\u2019\u0153uvre du Dr Chawki Hitti, n\u2019h\u00e9sitez pas \u00e0 \u00e9crire \u00e0 Bambi publiquement sur ce blog\u2014ou en priv\u00e9 si vous pr\u00e9f\u00e9rez. Elle se fera un plaisir de vous mettre en contact direct avec l\u2019artiste!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Chawki, paragliding in the air!
A picture provided by Dr. Chawki Hitti.<\/em> <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Wow! Chawki was the first Lebanese-Canadian citizen to climb the
5,137 m (or 16,854 ft)-Mount Ararat to summit in Turkey in 2005.
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Title of this artwork: Keys to Freedom [ Les Cl\u00e9s de la Libert\u00e9].
A picture provided by Dr. Chawki Hitti.

Artist Verbatim Statement (shared by Chawki Hitti)<\/span>
“Crafted from reclaimed piano keys, “Keys to Freedom” reimagines sound as flight. The wing-like form symbolizes transformation, while the red bird represents hope and artistic courage. This piece explores how creativity allows us to rise beyond limitations, turning discarded elements into expressions of beauty and liberation”.
Le verbatim de la d\u00e9claration de l’artiste (partag\u00e9 par Chawki Hitti)<\/span>
“R\u00e9alis\u00e9e \u00e0 partir de touches de piano r\u00e9cup\u00e9r\u00e9es, “Les cl\u00e9s de la libert\u00e9” r\u00e9invente le son sous forme d\u2019envol. La forme ail\u00e9e symbolise la transformation, tandis que l\u2019oiseau rouge incarne l\u2019espoir et le courage artistique. Cette \u0153uvre explore comment la cr\u00e9ativit\u00e9 nous permet de d\u00e9passer les limites, en transformant des \u00e9l\u00e9ments oubli\u00e9s en expressions de beaut\u00e9 et de libert\u00e9”.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Title of this artwork: The Sound of Flight [Le son du vol].
A picture provided by Dr. Chawki Hitti.

Artist Verbatim Statement (shared by Chawki Hitti)<\/span>
\u201cThe Sound of Flight\u201d is an exploration of transformation, memory, and freedom. Constructed from decommissioned piano keys and reclaimed materials, the sculpture reimagines a soaring eagle\u2014symbol of strength and transcendence. Once vessels of music, the keys now form wings, suggesting that creativity, like flight, knows no bounds. The work reflects on how discarded elements of human expression can be reassembled to tell new stories, giving voice to both past and present. It is a tribute to the enduring spirit of art\u2014unconfined, evolving, and ever-reaching”.

Le verbatim de la d\u00e9claration de l’artiste (partag\u00e9 par Chawki Hitti)<\/span>
\u201cLe Son du Vol\u201d est une exploration de la transformation, de la m\u00e9moire et de la libert\u00e9. Construite \u00e0 partir de touches de piano mises hors service et de mat\u00e9riaux r\u00e9cup\u00e9r\u00e9s, cette sculpture r\u00e9invente un aigle en plein vol \u2014 symbole de force et de transcendance. Autrefois vecteurs de musique, les touches forment d\u00e9sormais des ailes, sugg\u00e9rant que la cr\u00e9ativit\u00e9, tout comme le vol, ne conna\u00eet aucune limite. L’\u0153uvre refl\u00e8te la mani\u00e8re dont des \u00e9l\u00e9ments abandonn\u00e9s de l\u2019expression humaine peuvent \u00eatre assembl\u00e9s
pour raconter de nouvelles histoires, donnant une voix au pass\u00e9 comme au pr\u00e9sent. C\u2019est un hommage \u00e0 l\u2019esprit durable de l\u2019art \u2014 libre, en perp\u00e9tuelle \u00e9volution, et sans fronti\u00e8res”.
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