This mural project explores the intersection of two ornamental traditions rooted in geometric design: Iranian mirrorwork and American quilt-making. Though culturally distinct, both practices rely on pattern repetition, symmetry, and craftsmanship deeply tied to memory and tradition.

In this work, a combination of the Iranian diamond and four-pointed star motifs with the classic American quilt pattern, the Ohio Star, comes together. By merging these geometric patterns, I aim to create a new design born from the encounter and dialogue between two visual cultures.

This abstract approach allows the visual language of the work to echo the stylistic essence of quilting—fragmentation, layering, and visual rhythm—while adapting to the mirrored medium and taking on new life.

Here, the mirror replaces the fabric. Reflective surfaces capture and transform light and space, rendering the patterns dynamic and ever-changing. The result is a hybrid aesthetic: the tactile familiarity of American quilt patterns interwoven with the luminous intricacy of Iranian mirrorwork. By blending these traditions, the mural becomes a subtle conversation between two cultural heritages—each expressing a unique yet resonant approach to geometry, craft, and ornamentation.
Ultimately, as someone who has moved from a country with one visual culture into another with a very different one, I seek to redefine my identity by weaving together these two artistic traditions. This process becomes a way of searching for myself and rediscovering who I am within the new context I now inhabit. In this sense, the project is also a path toward shaping a new identity.

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