Entitled “Approaching the Compassionate,” this wooden art piece embodies ancient Islamic design principles. Its tessellation showcases the timeless motif of The Compassionate Breath, where the 8-pointed star symbolizes the inhaled breath and the 4-pointed star signifies the exhaled breath. The Compassionate is one of the titles of Allah.

Etched into the surface are authentic scribe-marks, reminiscent of the traditional tools used in crafting this pattern—a straight-edge and a compass. These marks represent the spiritual creation that always precedes the physical creation.

The layered composition of the piece metaphorically signifies humanity’s quest for connection with the divine, each layer representing a step closer to understanding and enlightenment.

This piece is crafted from Baltic birch and is 19 inches high, 19 inches wide, and 1.5 inches thick.