I'm grateful for the time I was able to spend at BYU Art's Express,  learning from Elmer "Charlie Rooster" Yazzie and additional presenters and performers. Each generously shared their traditions, beliefs, and warm and radiant spirits with us.

Girih are elaborate interlacing patterns formed of five standardized shapes. The style is used in Persian Islamic architecture and also in decorative woodwork. Girih designs are traditionally made in different media including cut brickwork, stucco, and mosaic faience tilework.