Samira Mian is a contemporary artist and educator known for her expertise in Islamic geometric patterns, breathing new life into the centuries-old technique of straightedge and compass geometry to recreate patterns from the Islamic lands.

 

She is widely recognised for making these complex geometric patterns accessible to diverse audiences through workshops, social media and online teaching, creating a global community engaged with the beauty and depth of this remarkable tradition.

 

InHERited LINES, her first solo exhibition at the Royal Albert Hall has evolved into a touring exhibition. In June it came to OPEN Ealing a venue she has worked at since she first began in 2016.

 

InHerited LINES reflects a decade of sustained research, teaching and artistic exploration. Samira's artworks are created through a careful layering of pencil, pen, and colour. Each mark made throughout the process remains untouched; nothing is erased. Imperfections are deliberately left visible, regarded not as flaws but as authentic expressions.