A Journey Through Sacred Geometry
What began as a simple V shape turned into a much longer journey than I had expected.
The Vesica Piscis is formed by two overlapping circles.
Known as the mandorla in art history, the almond-shaped form has appeared in sacred art and architecture for centuries.
I wanted to explore the form a little further, but my compass wasn't quite big enough for the circles I had in mind. So I improvised and made an extension for it.
What followed was a playful exploration of overlapping circles, geometric patterns and the Flower of Life.
Somewhere along the way, I discovered the Vesica Piscis – the almond-shaped space created where two equal circles meet.
I found myself drawn to its history and symbolism, but also to its simple, balanced form.
For the painting, I chose a deep black-blue background with subtle cosmic colours and gold.
I added texture with a palette knife and quartz sand to give the golden shape more depth and presence.
As the light catches the surface, tiny details begin to shimmer.
After all the measuring, experimenting and exploring, I returned to the almond.
Sometimes the most beautiful discovery is not a more complicated form, but the quiet beauty of a simple one!