My calligraphy partner and I have been commissioned to create a series that weaves Quranic verses through geometric mandala patterns, but she wants the text to follow strict traditional forms while I'm drawn to letting the letters break into more expressive, flowing shapes that serve the overall composition. We're both deeply respectful of the sacred nature of the work, but our creative instincts are pulling us toward completely different interpretations of how reverence should manifest visually.
More people experience this than they realize.
Two artists must navigate the tension between honoring traditional forms and allowing personal creative expression when working with sacred text.
“Where Are You with Islamic geometric art and calligraphy?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.