Mazes and Labyrinths

ජාල සහ වංගිරි

பிரமை மற்றும் தளம்

What’s the difference between a maze and a labyrinth?

Have you ever designed a life size maze? Walking through them can be relaxing, some times adventurous! It’s a fun way to play all while understanding the manipulation of space, just like architects do.

Cover art by Serendib Creative

Cover art by Serendib Creative

First, let’s start by drawing one.

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Next, Let’s make a LIFE SIZE labyrinth.

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Decorate it as you like! We used long, colored strips of paper to decorate ours.

Here’s how this exercise was presented at our 2020 exhibition, workshops and classes:

Ishadi’s maze drawing

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They even designed a life size maze in the garden using paddy/ mustard seeds!

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Life size labyrinth

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Thank you Serendib Creative for contributing the cover illustration!

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