Larry Cuba
Two dimensional patterns, like the tile patterns of Islamic temples,
are generated by performing a set of symmetry operations
(translations, rotations, and reflections) upon a basic figure or
tile. Two Space consists of twelve such patterns produced using each
of nine different animating figures (12 x 9 = 108 total). Rendered
in stark black and white, the patterns produce optical illusions of
figure-ground reversal and afterimages of color. Gamelan music from
the classical tradition of Java adds to the mesmerizing effect.