Basma Amro is an Austin based artist who creates artworks inspired by historic sites around the world. She is captivated by the beauty of Islamic designs and patterns found  in architectural places she saw during her childhood visits. Basma tries to capture the essence of these places by creating mesmerizing laser-cut art pieces depicting Islamic designs. These carved and etched wood pieces are layered together to reveal intricate geometric patterns, biomorphic designs and detailed Arabic calligraphy. Through her art, Basma transports the viewer to remarkable places such as the Alhambra in Spain, and mosques in Morocco, Tunisia, and Syria.

Basma earned a computer science degree in Jordan, but she was always an artist at heart!  After moving to the US, she studied graphic design and started experimenting with different mediums, including canvas and wood.

She started using modern tools and techniques to put the inspiration from the past into her art in order to create stunning art pieces highlighting Islamic patterns!

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