The Art of Precision: Tracing the Journey of Islamic Geometric Patterns

Samira Mian is a contemporary artist and educator known for breathing new life into the centuries-old technique of straight edge & compass geometry to recreate geometric patterns from the Islamic Lands.

She enjoys working intuitively, reimagining these great patterns with a fresh eye in contemporary colours & styles. She combines her artistic talent with her passion for teaching, offering workshops, courses, and online tutorials to help others learn and appreciate this intricate art form. Samira has gained a reputation for making this complex subject accessible to beginners.

Through her educational content and community engagement, Samira continues to inspire a growing global audience interested in the beauty and precision of Islamic geometric patterns. To share this intellectual & beautiful heritage from the Islamic Lands and the immensely satisfying pursuits they involve is a dream come true.

You can find out more about Samira's work here.

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