Artists

Andrea Heald

Part-time Lecturer

Math Department, University of Washington

Seattle, Washington, USA

amerlinh@gmail.com

Statement

I have crocheted for most of my life and have always been most interested in creating things that are both attractive and useful. My life as a graduate student in mathematics inspires motifs that I use in my work.

Artworks

Image for entry 'Penrose Snood'

Penrose Snood

9"X9"

Cotton thread

2012

This is a snood whose central motif was inspired by a penrose tiling.
Image for entry 'Penrose Doily'

Penrose Doily

6"x6"

Cotton thread

2012

This is a doily whose pattern was inspired by a Penrose tiling.