Mike Field
In my efforts in computer art, graphics and design, I work with
chaotic - non-deterministic -
dynamical systems and often make use of symmetry.
Although the time evolution of these systems seems random and
haphazard, long-term time averages
often reveal complex and intricate symmetric structure that can lead
to a harmonious and beautiful
design. In this way, the images I create are simple instances of the
statistical regularity
through which we experience the workings of the universe.
I am particularly interested in using mathematical ideas to create
desired artistic effects. Two of the
submitted images use some new algorithms I have been working on
recently for colouring complex fractal
images.
A repeating two-color pattern of type p3m1/p3 created using a
deterministic torus map and lifted to the plane as a
repeating pattern.
Much of the effect of this images gets lost in low res/small image file.
This is a complex fractal image which is a composite of the
Sierpinski triangle and another
symmetric fractal with 11-fold symmetry. The construction of this
image required the development
of new software and coloring algorithms - an ongoing project to
create new classes of
visually interesting objects.
A two-colour quilt of type p4g/pgg. Created used a deterministic
torus map and lifting the resulting symmetric
pattern on the torus to a repeating pattern on the plane. Printed
on canvas. Shown as part of John Sims recent
Rhythm and Structure exhibition at the Bowery Poetry Club, NY.