Emily Cannon
Artists
Statement
Fall 2018, I audited a course at Randolph-Macon College taught by Dr. Eve Torrence called Making Mathematics. In that course, based on Crafting Conundrums, by Ellie Baker and Susan Goldstine, I learned that various mathematical concepts could be represented by a fiber arts technique called bead crochet. I absolutely loved the course; even afterward, I stuck with it. When I studied abroad in Japan the following spring, I had the opportunity to purchase lots of my favorite seed beads, and I made my first necklace. Last fall, when it came time to start my mathematics capstone, I knew I wanted to do something with bead crochet. Thus, after doing a great deal of searching for ideas, I decided on trying to represent fractals with this technique.
Artworks
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Beaded Jewelry Set with Fractal Step Designs
29 x 18 x 1 cm
Size 11 Miyuki Delica glass seed beads, and polyester thread
2019