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Sufi Art Through Data Science: Creative Expressions Using Statistical Software R

The artwork below was generated by artist Amar Alaw using the Statistical Software R. 
In Spring 2024, in a series of Library workshops, attendees joined a journey where the ancient art of Sufism met the modern world of data science, blending art and analytics.
The workshop was taught by NYUAD biostatistician and research scientist Amar Ahmad of the Stats Lab. 
Attendees used R software to uncover the hidden meanings in traditional Sufi designs. 

 

Sufi Art

Mystical Patterns Yaseen

Visualizing Ta-Ha in a Spiral Pattern

Mystical Pattern Noon

Mapping Spiritual Journeys

Whirling The Merciful

Suif numerology

Journey of the Soul

Tracing Allah

Whirling The Mercy

Whirling Sad

Geometry of Qaf

Illuminating the Essence of Alif Lām Mīm

selfless and burning love for Allah