Ten Point Geometry in Brick by Brick Bending

As part of the Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival the exhibition 'Ten Point Geometry in Brick ' is on view at the Sharjah Art Museum.

Brick Bending (Jeff Sanders) / Photo Â© Islamic Arts Magazine

Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah, the Cultural Affairs Department at the Sharjah Department of Culture has organized the 21st edition of the Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival (SIAF).

The exhibition 'Ten Point Geometry in Brick ', as part of the SIAF, officially opened at the Sharjah Art Museum in the presence of Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; Mohammed Al Qaseer, Director of the Department of Cultural Affairs, Farah Qassim Mohammed, Islamic Arts Festival Executive and the respected guests.

The artist presents his work / Photo Â© Islamic Arts Magazine

Brick Bending found his inspiration in Islamic art, specifically in geometry of Islamic patterns that gave him an intense desire to work. For many years he explored Islamic patterns and started constructing them the with LEGOÂ® bricks, pushing the limits of what he can create. It took time and patience to build a large scale installation currently on view at the Sharjah Art Museum.

Brick Bending explores the emergence of abstract geometry from the nature of ubiquitous building toy. He is best known for creating smooth, elegant curves out of notoriously rectangular bricks using a technique he calls "brick bending". The artist is often asked if he applies heat or glue in his designs in order to create his signature arcs, angles, and curves. The answer is that designs are the result of patience and experimentation, as well as deep and abiding love for the beauty of geometry and symmetry.

Brick Bending lives and works in Portland, Oregon.