In this episode, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Dr Esra Alhamal, doctor in design and visual artist specialised in Islamic illumination. Esra has been researching and creating biomorphic patterns for many years, as well as teaching the art of illumination in London and creating her own paint with natural pigment from a Medieval recipe. In the episode, we talk about her artistic practice, as well as her research on Safavid biomorphic pattern in architectural ceramic. She is also a fellow host of the Art Illuminated podcast, in which she interviews artists and makers working with traditional techniques.
Mentioned in the Episode and Further Links
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- Read Esra’s doctoral dissertation from the University of East London (open access)
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- Website of Art Illuminated, home of the podcast and illumination courses
- Bristle and Brush, natural paint shop
- Website of Farkhondeh Ahmadzadeh, Esra’s teacher
- Follow Ayten Tiryaki, calligraphy and illumination master, on Instagram
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Reproductions of Artworks discussed in the Episode (click on the images to see more information)
