Al-Fattah, 2026, acrylic, 7 x 14 in. / 17.78 x 35.56 cm.

Al-Fattah, Nathaniel Martin, 2026, acrylic, 7 x 14 in. / 17.78 x 35.56 cm.

Al-Fattah, the Opener, is one of the 99 names of God. The 4x4 magic square derives from the Shams al-Ma'arif, a 13th century Arabic grimoire. Its bearer will not be disturbed by any matter without a door being opened to solve it. The arches contain voids, doors opened by divine attention.