Miette Hot Springs, Jasper National Park, Alberta. 1977.
Photo by I. Peterson
February 29, 2016
February 28, 2016
February 27, 2016
Atrium Rectangles
Atrium, Biblical Studies Building, Abilene Christian University. Abilene, Texas, 2010.
Photo by I. Peterson
February 26, 2016
Twisted Donut
Topological III by Robert R. Wilson. Science Center, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 2000.
Photo by I. Peterson
February 25, 2016
Vine Trails
Maze of bare vines trailing across a concrete wall. Mathematical Sciences Research Institute, Berkeley, California, 2011.
Photo by I. Peterson
February 24, 2016
February 23, 2016
Six-Crossing Link
Six-Crossing Link by Robert Fathauer. Displayed at Gathering 4 Gardner 10, Atlanta, 2012. Each of the linked loops has three half-twists. The loops cross in six places.
Photo by I. Peterson
February 22, 2016
February 21, 2016
Brick Torus
Umbilic Torus by Daniel Whalen, constructed from LEGO bricks. Bridges 2012, Towson University, Maryland.
For more about Helaman Ferguson's Umbilic Torus, which inspired the LEGO version, see "Umbilic Torus, Writ Large."
Photos by I. Peterson
February 20, 2016
Stars and Squares
Mosaic panel with pattern of stars, squares, and other geometric shapes made from colored stones, Antioch, 3rd century A.D. Baltimore Museum of Art, 2012.
For other ancient mosaics at the Baltimore Museum of Art, see "Ancient Mosaic Design" and "Solomon's Knot."
Photo by I. Peterson
February 19, 2016
Rock Trio
Three Sisters (eroded sandstone formation), Echo Point Katoomba. Blue Mountains, Australia, 1979.
Photo by I. Peterson
February 18, 2016
Two Tetrahedra
To explore the strikingly different appearance of a geometrical sculpture as its orientation changes, sculptor Arthur Silverman constructed small cardboard models; in this case, a pair of elongated tetrahedra stuck together to form a single unit.
For more about Arthur Silverman, see "Three Sentinels."
Photos by I. Peterson
February 17, 2016
February 16, 2016
February 15, 2016
Square in Square
Study for Homage to the Square: Light Rising by Josef Albers. National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 2008.
Photo by I. Peterson
February 14, 2016
February 13, 2016
Sliceforms
Sliceform constructions (mathematical models from paper sections) by John Sharp. Second Annual Conference of the International Society of the Arts, Mathematics and Architecture (ISAMA 2000), University at Albany, Albany, New York, 2000.
Photos by I. Peterson
February 12, 2016
Shaping Sounds
In the computer-operated “Scrapple” system, an overhead
video camera registers the positions and shapes of the objects on the table. A
projector generates the sliding, glowing bar visible on the surface. Special
software links the moving bar with the objects. It also determines what sounds correspond
to each shape and runs the sound synthesizer.
Photos by I. Peterson
February 11, 2016
Brehm Moebius
The Brehm model of a Moebius strip is constructed from three identical polygonal pieces.
For other sightings of Moebius strips, see "Moebius Inclusion," "Topological
Sculpture at Queen's," "Endless
Train Track," "Endless
Ribbon," "Mobius in
Toronto," and "Recycling
Arrows."
Photo by I. Peterson
February 10, 2016
February 9, 2016
February 8, 2016
Step Lines
Structure lines and angles. Portland, Oregon, 2009.
For more from Portland, Oregon, see "A Mathematical Eye on Portland," "Roof Triangles," and "Artwall in Steel."
Photo by I. Peterson
February 7, 2016
Organic Plastic
Detail from an art installation, The Great Indoors, by Aurora Robson. Rice Gallery, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 2008.
This display of organic forms reminiscent of deep-sea creatures, microorganisms, and jungle plants was constructed from 15,000 plastic bottles.
Photos by I. Peterson
February 6, 2016
Fractal Hawaii
Rugged coastlines, jagged rocks, billowy clouds, and crashing waves are examples of natural forms that resemble self-similar mathematical objects called fractals. Hawaii, 1983.
Photo by I. Peterson
February 5, 2016
February 4, 2016
Impulse Generator Warning
Warning sign accompanying million-volt impulse generator display. Science Museum, London, 1975.
For other photos of Science Museum displays, see "Orrery Clockwork" and "Viral Symmetry."
Photo by I. Peterson
February 3, 2016
Water Jets
Decorative fountain with parabolic water jets. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 2010.
For more about this fountain, see "Fountain Parabolas."
Photo by I. Peterson
February 2, 2016
A Simple Maze
A simple maze as building decoration. Bank of America Financial Center, 1801 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C., 2010.
