Reconceiving the Mosaic in Lumen Print

In this workshop, participants will explore the geometric principles of Islamic tilework and their connection to Islamic cosmology and philosophy. Using the lumen printing method, an alternative photographic process involving sunlight and organic materials, participants will create paper tiles inspired by traditional patterns. Each participant will choose between two tile shapes: the interlocking cross or the eight-point known as Rub El Hizb star. Using natural materials like flowers, plants, and string, they’ll craft symmetrical, symbolic designs. The session will culminate in a collective mosaic, reflecting nature's order and harmony through Islamic geometry.

Language: English 

What will you learn?
Participants will learn the lumen printing process. They will experiment with natural materials to create light-based tilework that connects art and nature.

Who is it for?
This is for artists, design enthusiasts and anyone interested in Islamic art, experimental processes, and nature-inspired making.