Erica Minuz
My research interests lie in interpreting abstract mathematical
concepts in visual language. Mathematical structures generate my
narrations and visual storytelling. I have been working in the field
of algebraic topology, didactics of mathemathics and studied art and
illustration.
A drop of sea water observed under the lens of a microscope
appears populated by millions of microorganisms. They move, spin,
eat, split and swim. If we look with mathematical lenses we see
objects with shapes and structures. Some lenses show us more
details, zooming into the differences, while other lenses zoom
out. Some details get confused but similarities appear. Like
organisms in the deep see, topological shapes move and spin, they
are malleable and change shapes. Just like organisms they can be
studied and classified.