In Architecture of the sky no. 1, Hossein Valamanesh uses lotus leaf cuttings to replicate the ornamental architectural detail found in mosques, translating the geometric ceiling details onto the surface of the artwork. This kind of geometric abstraction is a distinguishing characteristic of Islamic art and architecture, with isometric patterns serving as symbols of cosmic harmony and the gift of creativity. This artwork is an exploration of the artist’s own identities, using the formal elements of Iranian Islamic art and the natural materials of his Australian surroundings to transform everyday items into a heightened, spiritual experience.