Becky Marshall

Islamic geometry explorations
+ coded into SVG
+ apply randomization
--> layered wooden puzzle.

An animated gif of 3D modeling software, showing complex geometric guidelines with a hexagon-based Islamic geometric pattern alternatingly overlaid.

HOW IT'S DONE

The complex geometry of Islamic design (5 minutes)
How to draw geometric design (17 minutes)

CODING THE PATTERN: V1

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Refresh to see randomization of size and color
Inspect element for code

An animated gif of a web browser producing randomized shapes, colors, and patterns of hexagons, based on SVG code.

An animated gif of a digital hexagon pattern, made of smaller colorful hexagons, filling with random colors and patterns as it is refreshed.

CODING THE PATTERN: V2

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Inspect element for code

An 8-inch, hexagon-shaped puzzle made of 3 colors of hardwoods. The puzzle has 3 layers and its pieces are made up of the hexagon patterns above.

Show and tell

Join me as I build the puzzle on camera while discussing the history of Islamic art.