2026 Joint Mathematics Meetings

Daniel Vargas

Artists

Statement

In my artistic journey, I aim to capture the essence of the human experience, its complexities, joys, and mysteries. Through each painting, photograph, or sculpture, I strive to evoke emotions, provoke thought, and ignite a sense of wonder. Amidst society's constant demands for our attention, I aspire for my work to offer a breath, a pause, a moment of silent reflection for the viewer.

Artworks

Image for entry 'Be a lamp onto yourself'

Be a lamp onto yourself

56.0 x 56.0 x 1.0 cm

Metallic paint on canvas

2025

This work was inspired by the Buddha’s message, “Be a lamp unto yourself,” exploring the journey from darkness to illumination. The composition relies on precise mathematics: twenty-two concentric circles with a 5% color gradient shift and straight lines spaced at fifteen-degree intervals. Geometry becomes a symbol for transformation, where order and proportion reflect the disciplined path toward clarity. The result is both meditative and analytical, a union of intuition and exactness.