2024 Joint Mathematics Meetings
Erika Balogh
Artists
Erika Balogh
Artist, Designer, and Educator
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, Texas, USA
Statement
The focus of my exploration is to illustrate geometric and irregular shapes and the patterns created by their repetition. Patterns, formed by mirror or rotational symmetry, can be found abundantly in nature and in human creations. Symmetry is a shared concept in mathematics and art. Our brains inadvertently seek out symmetry everywhere because symmetrical compositions are aesthetically pleasing.
Artworks
Rebirth: Glistening Droplets
50.0 x 40.0 x 0.0 cm
digital art
2023
The dynamic arrangement of repetitive circles and the bluish color tone symbolize water - the glistening droplets of rain - the everyday necessity of life. My design shows an inseparable bond between humankind and nature. The geometric designs, made of rectangle, circle, and square shapes, represent man-made creations. These shapes have perfect, uniform measurements and give a sense of stability and rigid structure. In contrast, the irregular curvilinear shapes illustrate nature. Equilibrium is created by the juxtaposition of geometric and organic shapes and the combination of both.