During my artistic residency at Taguspark between September and December 2025, I developed a body of work titled Mathematics in Mind, Calligraphy in Form. The project evolved through a process of experimentation with materials, surfaces, and calligraphic structures, resulting in four final pieces that explore calligraphy both as a system of writing and as a visual language.
At the core of this research was the relationship between structure and expression. By drawing on the geometric and modular qualities of calligraphy—particularly those found in the Kufic script—I approached letters not as carriers of readable text, but as visual units. These forms were repeated, extended, and reorganized, allowing new compositions to emerge through rhythm, proportion, and spatial balance.
Two of the main works were created on ceramic tiles, establishing a dialogue between Persian calligraphy and the Portuguese tradition of azulejo. In these pieces, the influence of Kufic script becomes evident through its structural clarity and geometric discipline. Rather than presenting legible writing, the compositions emphasize abstraction, transforming calligraphic elements into patterns that resonate with architectural and ornamental traditions.
The tiles were painted using traditional Portuguese techniques, explored through two distinct approaches in both composition and application. This process allowed for a deeper engagement with the material, where surface, repetition, and variation became essential components of the work.
The project reflects an intersection between artistic intuition and systematic thinking. It proposes a space where mathematics and calligraphy converge, not as separate domains, but as interconnected ways of understanding form, structure, and meaning.
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