Nagihan Seymour is a UK based Turkish artist with a captivating journey from materials engineer to a Tezhip illumination, ceramic & sacred geometry artist and teacher.

In this episode of the Golden Pages podcast, Nagihan reveals to us how her engineering background played a critical role in her artistry and opens up about the invaluable lessons she learned from her mentor. 

We discuss how respect for your teacher, coupled with a willingness to embrace the process, is vital in achieving mastery. We also explore her fascination with ceramics, her first encounter with a kiln and the contrast she discovered between painting on paper and ceramics. Nagihan also gives a peek into her creative process, her approach to designing motifs, and her unique interpretation of nature's flowers in her art.

Links:

• https://www.nagihanseymour.com
• https://www.instagram.com/nagihanseymour
• https://twitter.com/nagihanseymour

Golden Pages is presented by  Dr. Esra Alhamal and  brought to you by the School of Calligraphy and Ornamentation, Fujairah, UAE. For more information on the School of Calligraphy and Ornamentation, please visit our website https://socofujairah.ae/ and sign up to our newsletter to be in the loop.