Robert Fathauer and Marla Peterson
I'm endlessly fascinated by certain aspects of our world, including symmetry, chaos, and infinity. Mathematics allows me to explore these topics in distinctive artworks that I feel are an intriguing blend of complexity and beauty.
The laws that govern our physical universe can be succinctly expressed by mathematical equations. As a result, mathematics can be seen throughout the natural world, and much of my work plays on mathematical forms in nature.
I enjoy trying new things that I haven't seen anywhere. This piece combines hyperbolic crocheting with ceramics, where the crocheting was done by Marla.
This piece combines a ceramic base with a two-armed vase form with crocheted upper sections. The crocheted hemp cord forms hyperbolic surfaces reminiscent of some types of sea life.