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Motifs are recurring elements in works of art. Islamic art and architecture has its own set of elements or motifs which makes it easy for us to recognize the origins of the art or construction.
Geometric motifs, vegetal patterns, calligraphy, domes and light are some of the elements commonly present in islamic architecture and art.
One of the main characteristics of islamic art which was the source of my inspiration for the 2018 collection is geometric motifs; simple forms of geometric patterns are combined or interlaced to form unique designs. The symmetry of these geometric designs offer the artist a lot of freedom and versatility, and provide room for other kinds of ornamentation. They often symbolize infinite growth. Basic shapes: circles, interlaced circles, squares, four sided polygons, and their combinations form the ubiquitous star pattern.
Light is the other key factor in islamic art which adds a dynamic quality to the architecture, extending forms and patterns and also enhancing the texture and contrasts of planes.
Mirror art, one of the most delicate architectural decoration techniques especially in islamic-iranian civilization took advantage of light by creating bright and highly shining atmospheres upon the consecutive reflections of light.