2026 Joint Mathematics Meetings
rebin muhammad
Artists
rebin muhammad
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Mathematics Department, Montgomery College
Germantown/Maryland, USA
Statement
I am a mathematician and artist exploring how geometry connects logic, culture, and beauty. My work focuses on Islamic geometric patterns—bridging mathematical precision and visual harmony. Using compass, straightedge, and digital tools like Fusion 360 and 3D printing, I create tactile designs that reveal symmetry and proportion. I aim to make mathematics not only understood but felt—where art and science meet through pattern and form.
Artworks
This piece is inspired by Plate 103 from Jules Bourgoin’s Arabic Geometrical Pattern and Design and its modern reinterpretations by Islamic geometric artists. I was drawn to its elegant sixfold symmetry and how a few simple motifs generate complex beauty. The work explores the relationship between geometry and color using the Maryland flag palette and references the Four Color Theorem. Created through digital modeling and multi-color 3D printing, it transforms historical geometry into a tactile, modern composition that connects mathematics, art, and cultural identity.