Risk & The Eight-Point star.

RISK!!

For risk, I wanted to learn something new, something i havent worked with before. so i decided on Silksceening. with the help of my studio neighbor the awesome mary mack i was able to silkscreen for the first time.  

And following my rule of the Eight-Point star i decided to silkscreen a pattern that is built around the eight point star

Pictures of the process 

Rented a screen

Burnt my images on it. 

First try 

Adding patterns. 

Then i decided i should print on my Photography, so i did just that.

2 prints on photos

Some of the experimentation i did. 

Asitate and me! 

For force. adding 3d elements and exploring further. 

Chance and the Eight-Point Star

For this Term, specially in special focus research and 

innovation lab I have adopted the Eight-Point star as

 my main topic, And in the coming few weeks i will

apply concepts of

Chance

Risk 

Force

Glitch

Extend

Remix

A little bit about The history of the Eight point Star. 

 The Eight-Point star appears in cultures around the globe. It can be found on national flags and in religious iconography. It carries various meaning associated with each culture that utilizes it. The are eight-paths in the way of Buddah and eight immortals in Chinesse tradition. However, its universal symbolism is one of balance, harmony, and cosmic order. Its pattern is associated early astronomy, religion, and mysticism. It is symbolic of both stars and humanity’s earliest attempts to understand and communicate the order and unity inherent in Creation, nature’s rule.

Above diagram taken from Resonateview.org

Astrological Origins of The Eight-Point Star.

By the middle-ages, the eight-point star is widely used as a symbol in Islamic art. It is called khatim or khatim sulayman, seal of the prophets, as in signet ring. The phrase “seal of the prophets” is also used in the Koran and has particular ideological meaning for Muslims. Moroccan zillij artisans also refer to the eight-point star as sibniyyah, sabniyyah, which is a derivative of the number seven sab’ah.

all phenomena are nothing but manifestations of Being, which is one with God

The eight-point star as a symbol marks early human understanding of the intellegent order that underlies our universe. Today, it carries religous and mystical associations. Known as the khatam in Islamic cultures, it and its variants are found at the center of stunning zillij masterpieces throughout Morocco. Amidst the color and compostion, the khatam stands as a symbol of early astronomy, interconnectedness, and faith in the ultimate harmony of Creation. In this way, the khatam represents the highest virtues in Moroccan culture: learning, community, faith, and love of beauty.

Form is symbolised by the square. Expansion is symbolised by the square with triangles pointing outwards (an 8-pointed star). Contraction is symbolised by the square with triangles pointing inwards (a 4-pointed star). The two star-shapes together symbolise the cycle of creation, ‘the breath of the compassionate.

Chance

For chance i wanted to try something i havent worked with before, so i chose pouring medium, Just because of the element of chance. i felt like it had a surprising quality that it added to the end results and i enjoyed how chance had to play a big role in this artwork. 

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Mixed media on wood panel

Mixed media on wood panel 

Mixed media on plexi-Glass

In conclusion, after a few first tries I am now sure that Im going to continue working with this medium in the near future. it is fluid, flowy and extremely all over the place. leaves little interventions from me and does most of its formations on its own.  

A kids Mawlid party!

The amazing bdoun sukkar says:

 I recently designed this invitation package for a kids' party to celebrate 'Al-Mawlid Al Nabawi." The package included an invitation card, a miniature (pocket size) 1433 Hijri calendar, two little printed fabric puppets and some candy-coated almonds (ملبس ع لوز).

isn't this the cutes thing in the world!! 

Arabesque 2, a great book of talent from our region.

The second of a very successful first one Arabesque is not out, featuring many Amazing artists and designers from the Arabic region. the work here is great and inspiring, i knew about the second book when my friend Nermin Moufti who is currently studying at OCAD University told me her work was featured in the book.
Some of Nermin's fabulous work,




Some of the work of other people in the book.




You can get it online from this website.
https://shop.gestalten.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/4179

enjoyyy ! :D

my Little baby boy.

So i have been thinking about how challenging it is going to be to raise my baby boy once he arrives in 2 months time inshalllah. so i decided to read a few inspirational quotation to motivate me to do the best job i can. i loved a few of them so very much i decided to make a little design and print them to hang on Mar3o3i's bedroom wall just over his crib .. and i want to share them with you
If you like them and want a copy for your little ones just e-mail me :D

بدون سكّر

Nour Bishouty

An amazing blogger and illustrator i recently found on.
Today im showing her ink work.. lovely lines and composition
all the best nour
Check out the rest of her work in her BLOG!!

Mona Al-Qahtani

Mona Al-Qahtani born in Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia 1st of December 1986. She is an emerging and experimental artist and Quilter. For many years she was experimenting with different techniques and mediums.
Mona currently lives and works on her projects in Jubail Industrial City, she has received a BA in Early Childhood Education. After her graduation she worked on several projects involving children and arts, the profits of these projects funded charity organization.
Her art style is a mixture of contemporary and traditional, using different art methods. Lately she started working with digital art projects.
In the future, she wishes to start an organization to help children experiment art in many ways.
As an influence Mona looks up to artists like: Egon Schiele, Frida Kahlo, Gustav Klimt along with the influence of her Beduin roots and its combination with her modern life in an industrial city. Working on her projects Mona is inspired by folk music, literary works, daily life and nature. She is not afraid to try and mix bright colors because art should be an adventure to the artist.
Her current obsession is Fashion Digital illustration and middle eastern oriental art.

Check out her work here !!