Event details
OPEN Ealing presents InHERited LINES; a solo exhibition by Samira Mian.
5 – 21 June 2026
Samira Mian is a contemporary artist and educator known for her expertise in Islamic geometric patterns. She breathes 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 complex geometric patterns accessible to diverse audiences via multiple media streams
- delivering workshops, both in person and online
- creating a global community engaged with the beauty and depth of this remarkable tradition.
InHERited LINES reflects a decade of sustained research, teaching, and artistic exploration. Samira creates her artworks through a careful layering of pencil, pen, and colour. Each mark made throughout the process remains untouched; she erases nothing. She regards any imperfections as authentic expressions and deliberately leaves them visible.
Exhibition Events
Friday 5 June 6 – 9pm
Launch and Private View : come and celebrate the opening of the exhibition and meet the artist. You’ll enjoy an evening of art, conversation and refreshments.
FREE & Ticketed event
Sunday 14 June 12 – 3pm
Bring Your Own Geometry : bring along unfinished drawings or paintings to complete in great company. You may have work from previous workshops, Patreon tutorials or your own projects. Come and finish them at this special event. Samira will provide materials and guidance.
£5 : Booking Required
Friday 19 June 7 – 9pm
Artist Panel : join Samira and fellow geometers for a panel discussion exploring the universal appeal of geometry across art, architecture, design and nature. Discover how geometric principles transcend cultures and disciplines. Hear how each artist draws on this shared visual language in their own work.
£5 : Booking Required
Saturday 20 June 12 – 3pm
Monthly workshop : Join Samira for her regular drawing & painting workshop, a fixture in the OPEN calendar since 2016.
£25 : Book via OPEN Ealing Booking page
Programme
Friday 5 June : 6 – 9pm : Private View
Saturday 6 June : 12 – 6pm : Open to the Public
Sunday 7 June : 12 – 6pm : Open to the Public
Saturday 13 June : 12 – 6pm : Open to the Public
Sunday 14 June : 12 – 3pm : Bring Your Own Geometry Event AND 3 – 6pm : Open to the Public
Friday 19 June : 7 – 9pm : Artist Panel Event
Saturday 20 June : 12 – 3pm : Monthly Workshop AND 3 – 6pm : Open to the Public
Sunday 21 June : 12 – 6pm : Open to the Public
