Nick Sayers

I make geodesic sculptures, lighting and shelters from recycled, reused and repurposed materials. My work explores the beauty of maths and plays with how everyday, mass-produced items can be tessellated. The pieces also make a statement about sustainability and the reuse of waste.

Unlike much mathematical art, which is often purely abstract and quite cold, I use recognisable household objects to make work that is accessible, real and fun. I hope by extension to make maths and geometry similarly accessible to a lay audience.

The largest of my Spheres to date is To Live, a 2.4 metre diameter geodesic shelter made from estate agent 'to let' boards. I've also made a smaller version, entitled To Play, as a playhouse for children. I'm developing a larger one as an inhabitable shelter.

I've been inspired by Magnus Wenninger, Stewart Coffin, Buckminster Fuller and George Hart. Artistically, I draw inspiration from land artists Andy Goldsworthy, Richard Long and Jan Dibbets.