Jonathan Thompson
Artists
Jonathan Thompson
Graduate Student
Department of Art, Towson University
Towson, Maryland, USA
Statement
I first came across fractals when I was researching artists for a curating assignment in one of my graduate courses at Towson University. During my research, I found several artists who used fractal-generating software such as Incendia to generate three-dimensional models. Fractals can exist as rendered images, 3d objects, musical scores, and generally cannot be represented by classical geometry. I began to see potential for integrating these fractals into my design practice. I explored various fractal programs for over three months before integrating elements of this fractal geometry into my artwork. Then I began adding these interesting, yet, complex features and forms to my work, expanding the visual language within my designs.
Artworks
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SQ3473
38 x 38 cm
Giclée art print on natural archival paper using Epson K3 archival inks
2014
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SQ10
38 x 38 cm
Giclée art print on natural archival paper using Epson K3 archival inks
2014
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Star Burst
38 x 38 cm
Giclée art print on natural archival paper using Epson K3 archival inks
2014