Francesco De Comité
My main goal is to give life to mathematical concepts, by means of pictures or 3D objects, printed or build, using adequate techniques. I find an equal interest in translating mathematical objects into real things than in finding and learning the better method to realize it.
I presented a paper at Bridges 2015, dealing with several
representations of Dupin cyclides, using 3D printing. I wanted to
build by hands other representations of cyclides. The first one is
made with wired iron circles. A long process, with the invention
of several techniques made it possible to achieve it. Then I
wanted to build one out of fabrics, and after several tries and
errors, I came with the model on the right. Diairies of my tries
are logged on my flickr account.
Should I have had more time, I would have written a paper about
those odysseys.