The notepad: Javeria Arshad

Javeria Arshad scribbles down the artwork that has been most inspirational to her designs

Javeria Arshad, the marketing manager at Yoca and a talented visual artist, scribbles down the artwork that has been most inspirational to her designs

Honeycomb by Marlene Huissoud



French born, UK-based artist, Huissoud’s work called out to me from the moment I discovered it. Coming from a bee farming background, ‘Honeycomb’ highlights the mistakes in hand-drawn geometric patterns. I instantly related to the artist’s process of organic, hand-drawn geometric patterns, with the use of a simple pen.

Doll by Adeel Uz Zafar



Zafar’s signature scratch technique is the core of his world of subversive toy imagery. His meticulous attention to detail and painstaking process are one to draw lesson from. ‘Doll’ is my favourite of the many incredible pieces he has created, which have catapulted his recognition beyond borders and gained admiration the world over. He is one artist, whose creative process of etching on canvas is as strong, if not stronger, than the final result.

Stag Beetle by Scheherazade Junejo



Monochrome and symmetry sing together perfectly in Junejo’s bold, signature works that primarily highlight the female anatomy and showcase different individuals and aspects of life. ‘Stag Beetle’ follows the same philosophy; monochromatic symmetry being the highlight of this piece, the contorted position portrayed in the human anatomy evokes dialogue of multiple personalities. Another brilliant talent who is making her mark both locally and internationally, with her daring works.

The Shape of Air by Katy Ann Gilmore



I have a fascination for installations, and Gilmore’s ‘The Shape of Air’ has been a source of inspiration to me. With a background in mathematics and fine arts, Gilmore combines the two worlds, creating 2D and 3D pieces that feel like spans of topography that have been shrouded in mesh netting. The geometric, detailed handwork with simple pens and markers is very relatable, and results in pieces that are thought provoking.

Ancient Roman Church by Edoardo Tresoldi



Tresoldi combines his experience in set design and sculpting to create real-scale, mind bending installations such as the ‘Ancient Roman Church’ that was abandoned after a series of earthquakes in the 13th century. This exciting structure perfectly creates a marriage between an ancient and a modern, contemporary world.

Penwald drawings by Tony Oricco



Oricco’s ‘Penwald’ series is a stunning collection of performance-based pieces, which explore the use of his body as a tool to inscribe geometrics through movement and course. The pure symmetry achieved in this piece beautifully depicts his choreographic gestures that portray the navigation within the sphere of his outstretched arms. This is not just an amazing piece of art but a truly mesmerising experience to watch as well.