Works by keyword: aesthetic explorations
Aesthetic Explorations of Attractor Space
Have you ever seen a pendulum swinging over a pit of sand, tracing patterns as it moves? The results can be simple or complex, depending on the forces generating the motion. In a truly chaotic system, a strange attractor represents this final state, and can be visualized using surprisingly simple mathematical equations. Initially inspired by Clifford Pickover's Chaos in Wonderland, I have been experimenting with chaotic attractors since 2000. I call this series Aesthetic Explorations of Attractor Space. For more technical and mathematical information, view the Tech Notes.
Dance Variations
Print, 2016
A dance of a billion particles—abstract forms of bright white swirl over a vibrant blue background, perhaps mimicking smoke, liquid in suspension, or sheer fabric. View Details »
Suspensions 6 & 7
Print, 2014
Appearing as a subtly shaded pencil or charcoal drawing, these black and white generative forms hang in a virtual space. View Details »
Process Prints
Print, 2014
Black and white prints with an architectural elegance, derived from mathematical equations. View Details »
Beautiful Chaos
Interactive Software Art, 2013
Use your hands to explore the curves and ripples of mathematical equations brought to life in vivid color. View Details »
Alluvial Fan II
Print, 2011
Sweeping, organic forms resemble an aerial view of a mathematical river delta. View Details »
Sprites
Print, 2011
Intriguing lightning creatures hidden in the infinite possibilities of strange attractor space. View Details »
Sign Language
Print, 2008
Sweeping, organic forms resemble an aerial view of a mathematical river delta. View Details »
Chinese Dragon
Print, 2007
The sweeping forms of this strange attractor outline an abstract face that reminds me of the head of a Chinese dragon kite. View Details »
Star Birth
Print, 2007
Virtual stars are born in the algorithmic expanse of this image, colored like a Hubble Space Telescope photograph. View Details »
Trefoil
Print, 2007
A delicate kite-like form drifts up towards you on unseen mathematical currents. View Details »
Butterfly Effect
Print, 2007
An homage to Lorenz's explanation of the nature of chaos. View Details »
Dance
Print, 2006
A dance of a billion particles—abstract forms of bright rusty orange swirl over a cyan background, perhaps mimicking smoke, liquid in suspension, or sheer fabric. View Details »
Suspensions
Print, 2004
Appearing as a subtly shaded pencil or charcoal drawing, these black and white generative forms hang in a virtual space. View Details »
Æxploration
Interactive Software Art, 2003
Part internal artist tool, part interactive installation for all to experience. View Details »
Aesthetic Explorations
Print, 2004
A 4x4 matrix representing a small portion of the parameter space of Pickover attractors. View Details »
