Why Sacred Geometry?
Exploring Pattern, Meaning, and Art
Have you ever wondered how the Universe is constructed? Have you ever noticed how there are certain shapes that are stable and balanced, and there are other forms that appear more random? Have you paused to admire something beautiful in nature and then looked a little deeper—what are the qualities of this plant or rock or tree or flower or creature that make it beautiful to your eye?
A decade ago I became fascinated with the book, “A Beginner’s Guide to Constructing the Universe: Mathematical Archetypes of Nature, Art, and Science” by Michael S. Schneider. Numbers, patterns, and proportions took on new significance. The journey unfolded, combining scientific observation from life on Earth with artistic composition and construction. It seemed that humans, whether purposefully or intuitively, have created art and crafted architecture from these geometric forms, magnifying this quiet vocabulary of the building blocks around us—expressed through our structures and our symbols.
Perhaps it was inevitable that I would begin creating artwork informed by sacred geometry and patterning. As a child, I enjoyed using a Spirograph kit to create interesting radial designs. I loved how different sizes, anchor points, and shapes resulted in beautiful mandala-like forms.
The Beauty of Pattern in Nature
I am drawn to the balance and harmony that symmetrical forms embody. My favorite form—the flower of life (and the seed of life), a pattern built from overlapping circles—is derived from perfect, identical circles. The flower of life is so beautifully intricate, yet it is constructed entirely of circles—unity and completion—complexity born from simplicity. Something about this resonates deeply inside of me. So much so that when I designed my first tattoo, I included the seed of life as its anchoring form.
My one-of-a-kind tattoo, featuring: A Seed of Life, a Calla Lily blossom, and a Zentangle-inspired hummingbird. Together, they symbolize the joy that is woven into the fabric of life—we simply must keep our eyes open for the furtive hummingbird as he rests for a moment to drink from a nectar blossom… and then in an instant, is gone again.
You will see that my artwork is structurally organized by sacred geometry, symmetry, and pattern. Within this foundation, I explore color, texture, and light. I play and I experiment, and I enter a flow state where the artwork seems to know itself and whispers instructions as I bring it into full expression.
Most of my artwork employs sacred geometry and symmetry to a greater or lesser extent. This is the language I keep returning to—a fertile garden for exploration and growth. If you are inspired, like I am, to honor the building blocks of the Universe, you might enjoy the Sacred Geometry Mandalas Gallery.