Artists

Josep Rey Nadal

Mathematical artist and creative museographer

MMACA (Mathematics Museum of Catalonia)

La Garriga, Catalonia, Spain

jrey@xtec.cat

https://mmaca.cat

Statement

Mathematician, former teacher, artist, mathematical and creative museographer of MMACA (Mathematics Museum of Catalonia)

Artworks

Image for entry 'Cúpula Interactiva (Interactive Dome)'

Cúpula Interactiva (Interactive Dome)

27.0 x 54.0 x 54.0 cm

Colored MDF and magnets

2024

It is a dome inspired by Persian Islamic art. However, instead of using motifs from this art, the design is based on two interwoven star-shaped heptagons, which, when projected onto a hemisphere, form the dome. Its base, crafted in marquetry, serves as an architectural blueprint to guide its construction. It is interactive in the sense that it is entirely disassemblable by anyone, thus allowing for exploration and creating a dialogue with those who handle it. Although it represents the structure of a dome, it is not a structural piece, as it is held together by magnets to enable interactivity. If a light source is placed inside, the projection of its structure can be observed on the walls and ceiling.