Why I Create Geometric Art
What brought me to this simple yet intricate style
Growing up, I spent most of my time drawing anything that fascinated me, e.g., animals, landscapes, vehicles, superheroes, and even footballers. I was obsessed with making my drawings look realistic. I’d take my time to get the shapes, proportions, and textures just right. But I only ever felt confident working in black and white, using pencils or pens. Color was my weakness.
When I entered the world of architecture, my view of drawing and design began to shift. I started to learn about function, structure, balance, and meaning, and began to explore concepts like minimalism, modernism, symbolism, and metaphor. I realized that simple, abstract, and geometric forms, much like the buildings I studied, could also convey emotion and ideas.
At the same time, my drawing habits changed. I was sketching faster, focusing more on ideas than perfect visuals. I was also spending more time drawing digitally. Gradually, the subjects I doodled shifted from organic forms to geometric ones, which was likely influenced by the shapes I worked with, in architecture, every day. The line between hobby and study (later work) began to blur. I wasn’t sure whether to be happy or sad about that, but one thing remained clear: I still loved drawing.
Realism vs Geometry
As I continued developing my art, I had to ask myself: which path do I want to take?
Realistic drawing still brings a sense of nostalgia. There’s a certain satisfaction in capturing the world exactly as it is, like nailing the shading, proportion, and details. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized that I missed something in realism, which was the sense of autonomy. I wanted more freedom to make design decisions, like I do when designing buildings.
Maybe architecture influenced me more than I thought.
With geometric art, every line is intentional. It feels like solving a puzzle in my head, balancing structure, form, and meaning. It gives me the space to pursue simplicity while still expressing depth. It also liberated me from chasing perfection. I could embrace color, composition, and design on my own terms. It built up my confidence.
What surprised me most was how this style let me create something both minimalist and intricate, satisfying my desire for both simplicity and complexity.
Why I Think Geometric Art Is For Me
I believe art doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful. In a world that constantly demands more; do more, want more, and be more, choosing simplicity feels almost radical.
But simplicity isn’t about absence. It’s about focus.
Geometry grounds me. It brings order and intention, stripping away what’s unnecessary to reveal what feels true. Geometric art may appear simple at first glance, but it holds layers of thought, care, and purpose. By removing the excess, I can highlight what matters most, the starting point for movement, growth, and creation.
Why Only Triangles?
I didn’t set out intending to work exclusively with triangles. I just knew I wanted to explore geometric shapes. But each time I drew, I found myself asking: why this shape? And I didn’t have a satisfying answer, other than “to get the overall shape right.”
Eventually, two goals became clear: I wanted the overall form to be recognizable, and the shapes composing it to be as simple as possible.
That led me to ask: Why not just use the simplest geometric shape, i.e., the triangle?
And just like that, it clicked.
Among all geometric forms, triangles have a special clarity. I’d learned in architecture that they’re the most stable shape, structurally. In visual design, they also carry a sharp, dynamic quality. Strangely enough, by limiting myself to only triangles and straight lines, I found even more creative freedom.
Nature in Geometry
Even though I work with geometric forms, nature remains my main inspiration. I don’t try to mimic its organic curves, instead, I reinterpret them through geometry.
Creating this kind of art keeps me focused, grounded, and connected to my creative roots. It brings me a sense of calm, and I hope it brings the same to others.
This art style is deeply personal. If it resonates with you, I invite you to explore the collection it has allowed to emerge.