Islamic Spirituality and Philosophy: Unlock the Secrets Behind the Patterns you know and love
Mohammad Aziz, Taimoor Khan & Abdelkarim Mats Cederberg
Panel discussion with artists Modammad Aziz, Taimoor Khan Mumtaz and Abdelkarim Mats Cederberg happening on Zoom on the 19th October 2024 at 1pm BST. Join the conversation with these amazing artists and discover the beauty of Islamic art spirituality and philosophy.
About Event
Islamic art is more than just a nice pattern. Embark on a journey to discover the timeless wisdom and spiritual depth that enrich every brushstroke and design. Gain insights into the spiritual symbolism and philosophical underpinnings that infuse each masterpiece with meaning and resonance.
Guest Artists
Experience an unparalleled lineup of guest artists, each bringing their unique vision and expertise to our stage.
Mohammad Abdul Aziz, born in London in 1991, is a scholar in Islamic sciences, theology, and jurisprudence. He's a Hafiz, a Master in Visual Islamic and Traditional Arts, and educates on traditional arts in London's Islamic faith schools.
Senior architect at Kamil Khan Mumtaz Architects. MA in South Asian Design & Architecture, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK (1999), Bachelor of Architecture from National College of Arts, Lahore (1994). Founding director of Hast-o-Neest – Institute of Traditional Studies & Arts in Lahore.
Multidisciplinary artist and craftsman from Mora, Sweden, he studied in Damascus, Uppsala, Bollnäs and London. He attained an MA in Islamic Arts at the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts, where he explored a wide range of art forms, including calligraphy, Islamic patterns, the alchemy of paint, and traditional miniature painting techniques. His work uniquely blends Islamic and Scandinavian art traditions. In addition to his artistic pursuits, he is a skilled woodworker, crafting everything from mihrabs and bowls to knives, bows and arrows.
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- Every month we will host one drawing session and one painting technique session
- Once every quarter we will host a one-panel discussion
- Once a year networking event
We will be conducting all of our sessions online on Zoom. The link will be sent by email before the event.
As all teachers are fluent in English, the challenge will be conducted in English throughout the whole course.
Besides learning how to draw and/or paint different Islamic geometric patterns, you will learn the history behind them, techniques and tips that enable you to experiment and discover beyond them.
In addition, through our guest artists, you will learn unique perspectives to the art that are relevant to the art today, adding to your breadth and experience.
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The recording will be uploaded after the session on your Thinkific account. You can access it here https://gcia.thinkific.com/users/sign_in
The recording will be available for two weeks (for non-members) and unlimited access (for members).
PDF tutorials will be uploaded on Thinkific for our community members. If you are one of them find them on your Thinkific account here https://gcia.thinkific.com/users/sign_in
Sure our PDFs are downloadable but please don’t share them with others. Thank you for your collaboration.
You are not allowed to teach or share the patterns, techniques or resources covered in the classes with others. You can though follow it to draw and paint your designs and utilise it in different mediums
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Our Instagram handle is @gcislamicart and the hashtag we are going to use are #GCIACommunity #Islamicartcommunity
Each session will be different and a detailed list will be sent to you prior to the session.
In general, these are the tools recommended
Geometry sessions:
- Compass (Spring compass with adapter is preferable)
- Ruler
- Set square (optional)
- Soft lead pencil and hard lead pencil (mechanical pencil 0.5mm 2H and 0.7mm B are preferable)
- Eraser (Clic Eraser is preferable)
- Tracing paper
- Smooth surface paper (Bristol paper is preferable)
- Masking tape (optional)
Painting sessions:
- Drawing from the drawing session
- Thick paper (300gsm suggested)
- Colours of preference (watercolour, acrylics, crayons, felt-tip pens etc)
Biomorphic sessions:
- Copy paper, size A3 or A3 sketch pad
- Tracing paper, A4 or A3
- Watercolour paper 1, size A3
- Compass (Spring compass is preferable)
- Masking tape
- Pencils (H, HB, 2B)
- Eraser
- Ruler
- Coloured pencils or watercolors (round brushes, palette, container etc)
Digital sessions:
- Geogebra Classic 6
- Infinite Painter
Please email us at salam@gcislamicart.com
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Immerse yourself in rich history, cultural significance, and artistic insights as we explore its profound impact. Don't miss out! Reserve your spot now and be part of this enlightening journey.
