Thomas Britt
I was inspired to create this movie after being invited to document
a live performance of the project at the Institute for Advanced
Study in Princeton. At that point, the live performance was the
endgame for the project, but the enthusiastic reception caused
creators Andrew and Jennifer Granville to explore other formats.
Though "pure mathematics" are at the core of "MSI", its concepts are
conveyed through various sorts of artistic expression, creating
unique combinations of form and content. During the past few years,
I have continued to document the project's many artistic components,
which include live theatrical performance, an innovative musical
score, and a graphic novel. The graphic novel, scheduled for
publication by Princeton University Press, is the culminating work
of "MSI"'s evolution. My documentary will serve as a companion to
the project, and its release will coincide with the publication of
the graphic novel.