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The Celtic Art Coracle
Volume 1 Issue 2 page 21
Symbolism of the Dot Grid
, Aidan Meehan page 2
Fig. 22: grids of five, nine, thirteen dots, and plan of knot |
The symbolism of making a
virtual world continues right through the design. As the design proceeds from point to line, from
line to enclosed area, from between adjacent cells emerge paths...conduits of
emptiness that form the pattern. Paths emerge and converge again, or appear to
rise and cross over other paths, only to pass under and out of sight again.
In drawing knotwork, the illusion
is created of a third dimension, where really there are only the two dimensions of the page.
With each stage of the drawing, a choice has
to be made, and with each choice the remaining options diminish until the pattern finally
crystallizes: a pattern that applies to life, too, when you think about it. The symbol of the dot grid can give
rise to endless hours of contemplation, as a tool to aid reflection.
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Fig. 22:
Dot Grids of Five, Nine, Thirteen dots; Plan of Knot
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a:five-dots grid: primary square plus secondary-grid centre point |
b: nine dots, three-in-one grid: overall, primary square plus midpoint on
diagonal cross, plus diamond joining mid-points of sides. |
c: thirteen dots: primary 2x2 square grid plus secondary square cell of
midpoints
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d: 2x2 plait:sides of diamonds going in one direction |
e: 2x2 plait: sides of diamonds complete
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| Artwork © Aidan Meehan 1983 |
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