As part of the “18.45 Talks | Geometric Patterns Contributing to Architecture, Or…” series, the origins of geometric patterns—drawing from science through geometry and from art through pattern—were discussed, along with the question of whether those who studied this field in the past should be considered scientists or artists. Approaches to surface cladding systems as a structural issue were evaluated within the context of transmitting knowledge from the past to the future. Serap Ekizler Sönmez’s talk titled “Geometric Patterns Contributing to Architecture, Or…” was held at İskele on Thursday, February 10 at 18:45.
During the event, HES code checks were conducted, mask use was mandatory, and participation was limited.
Serap Ekizler Sönmez has focused her work on the analysis of geometric patterns in Turkish-Islamic architecture and Islamic art, adopting a holistic approach informed by multiple disciplines. She graduated with honors from the Department of Chemistry at Marmara University and worked for a period as a quality control and operations manager. She continued her painting education, which she began during her university years, in the studios of prominent artists. She produced original works included in international collections, worked as a mural artist, and her illustrations were published in Yediiklim Magazine. She completed her master’s degree at Marmara University’s Institute of Social Sciences, Department of Islamic History and Arts, and later continued her doctoral studies in the Department of History at Yeditepe University.
She has taken part in numerous projects as a consultant and educator and has represented Türkiye internationally in the field of geometric patterns. She has published books as well as national and international academic articles, and has continued her doctoral research.
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