Project Overview

The Cosmic Knot is a contemporary interpretation and exploration of the knot as a mystical and spiritual symbol. The symbolism of the knot is explored through a series of original digital art compositions. Each work of art emphasizes the symbolic nature of the knot and its mystical significance. The composition is sewn together in a web site, allowing viewers to explore the images, text, and details in a contemporary medium.

Visitors are encouraged to contribute to the work, creating a collective knot composed of the unique stories of individuals from around the world. Just like a knot in a string is a device which connects and secures one thing to another, the symbol of the knot represents the secure connection between our humanity and our spiritual nature. The Cosmic Knot also represents the union of chaos and order. The line itself represents chaos.

It exists, yet without a connection, it serves no purpose. When this same line is woven and connected upon the principles of geometric symmetry (representing eternal truths), the knot which forms becomes a beautiful symbol of our connection to a divine purpose. In addition to the over-arching theme of the knot, the project also includes several sub-themes, including the connections between chaos and order, between classical and contemporary, between organic and structured, and between the computer and the human being. This project summary tells the story of the whole development of the project, from conception to completion, along with the personal journey and growth I gained, as an individual and as an artist, throughout the process.

“When the body sinks into death, the essence of man is revealed. Man is a knot, a web, a mesh into which relationships are tied.”

— Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Flight to Arras