Math + Art
Nathan Selikoff displays a good example of science is embedded in art in his 2015 “Audiograph,” installation. In his installation, there is a large colorful clock projected. As the clock ticks, the hour and minute hand vibrate based on the noise created by those viewing. One viewer describes it as, “it’s like I’m watching sound” (00:39). Science in this piece allows the art to come to life and create a captivating experience. Science gives the work dimension and an interactive component. The art piece utilizes technology and math to impact the beauty of the piece. This interactive piece and pieces similar to this bridge the gap between science and art, attracting viewers from both the science and art realms.
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Hey Kate, I relate to what you said about how you realized that math and the arts are not as separate as they seem. I think I used to view art and math almost as binary opposites; I saw math as a set of objective rules and calculations, whereas I saw the arts as a set of subjective interpretations. Like you said, this lesson helped me to understand the ways in which math and art overlap and inform each other. I like the example art piece you chose. Visually, it strikes me as an art piece and I don’t really think about how math is incorporated into its design. However, to make the installation move as a clock and make noise at regular intervals, there has to be math and computer coding involved. Looking this artist up, I found that he received a BFA in computer animation and is a data visualization and user interface engineer. He is a great example of how you can simultaneously be both an artist and a mathematician or scientist! This makes me wonder, “Is there a major that exists that teaches art and math/science together?” One major I can think of is science illustration, where students learn to illustrate diagrams for science textbooks. I wonder if there are any other majors that incorporate both art and math.
ReplyDeleteHi Kate,
ReplyDeleteI also had a realization this week of how similarly related math and art are. Previously, I too did not see the creativity in math and felt its main intent was to "deduct to one specific answer" like you said. After this week's lecture I see the importance art and math bring to one another, especially in art and its many different mediums. I really like the example of the colorful clock piece you chose. Without math, this piece would not be as interactive or attract the audience as well.