Banafsheh Hemmati

Bio

Banafsheh Hemmati is a designer-artist based between Dubai and Tehran, working at the intersection of jewelry, sculpture, and site-specific installation. With a background in Industrial Design, she holds a PhD in Philosophy of Art, with a research focus on geometry and its philosophical transformation from Islamic to contemporary contexts. Her artistic practice explores the reinterpretation of Islamic geometric forms as a critical and conceptual visual language that bridges Eastern and Western aesthetics. Hemmati’s works have been exhibited internationally at platforms such as Dubai Design Week and Munich Jewelry Week. Her works are part of prestigious collections, including the DIFC Private Collection and the Carpet Museum of Iran. She is also a contributing writer at AJF Art Jewelry Forum.
 

Statement

Hemmati’s unique approach to jewelry, sculpture, and installation is rooted in the appropriation of Islamic geometry. Drawing inspiration from the geometry and Islamic architecture, she incorporates geometric patterns into her creations while disrupting their rigid order to extend their visual and formal capacities. Her work seeks to reinterpret Islamic geometry in contemporary contexts. Illusion and sustainability play a significant role in her works.
 

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