Sterk’s work is rooted in a personal affinity for Arabic design, sparked by a chance encounter with an old book illustration of the Alhambra. She strips the historical site down to its essential lines, rebuilding the iconic window through a series of graphic decisions that emphasize the structural logic of the original architecture.

The composition balances the weight of a religious landmark with the lightness of an illustration, using layered landscapes to suggest a world beyond the stone frame. By focusing on intricate polygonal shapes and geometric abstractions, Sterk invites the viewer to see the ancient palace not just as a ruin, but as a living puzzle of mathematical beauty.