Aniconic light holders. Light boxes which are appropriate for the homes of orthodox Muslims.
project:
Engraved Mirror Light Boxes
Light boxes with Arabic motifs constructed from engraved mirrors.
The patterns are Arabic.
Engraved mirror is common in Arabic cultures.
Self-assembly is very 'HEMA'.
Home makers.
Entertainers.
My artwork plays with refective light and projection so I wanted to do something with light for the el-Hema because it lets me explore ornament and light together.
Materials: mirrored glass, plexi-joiners
Techniques: paper-cuts, set laser-cutter to raster
access to a laser cutter