The balls with embroidered stitching were made according to the principles of “temari” fabrication, by Ingrid Daubechies, Kathy Peterson and Carolyn Yackel. Temari making is a craft of Japanese origin; Carolyn started making geometric temari many years ago, highlighting special symmetry groups. In the process of working on the Mathemalchemy installation, she taught Ingrid andContinue reading “Ball Arches – Fabrication”
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Mural – Fabrication
Unlike most of the components in the Mathemalchemy installation, the Mural is the work of only one Mathemalchemist, apart from small details. Bronna Butler conceived of the idea, designed the scene and painted the panels. Some of the ideas emerged in discussions: the realization that the octonion mnemonic would be especially appropriate on the backContinue reading “Mural – Fabrication”
Cavalcade – Fabrication
After a size was decided for a page, fabrication started by Ingrid Daubechies making or obtaining a version at sufficiently high resolution to print a sharp version via Spoonflower at the desired scale. These were then sewn by Dominique Ehrmann on a substrate that allows for a different curling configuration (using a heat gun) inContinue reading “Cavalcade – Fabrication”
Curio Shop – Fabrication
First building in Mathemalchemy The shop building was the first Mathemalchemy structure that was physically built; it featured in a poster in honor of John Conway, shown at the Princeton memorial held in Fall 2020 celebrating his life (read Conway’s Curios). It was designed together with the Bakery by Dominique Ehrmann, and built out ofContinue reading “Curio Shop – Fabrication”
Garden & Reef – Fabrication
Origami The origami models were folded by Faye Goldman, Li-Mei Lim and Samantha Pezzimenti. Read also Origami in Mathemalchemy and Cootie Catcher Fortune Tellers by Faye. Videos and references See the whole process on this Instagram post made by Li-Mei. For more references The negative curvature patchwork quilt was sewn by Daina. Garden sculpture The GardenContinue reading “Garden & Reef – Fabrication”
Cryptography Quilt – Fabrication
The Cryptography Quilt was designed and fabricated by Dominique Ehrmann, Li-Mei Lim and Mary Williams. It was part of Dominique’s design from the very beginning. Even in the earliest ⅛ scale maquette, presented at the Joint Mathematical Meeting 2020, one can already recognize the Cryptography Quilt in blue and white tones, with its big centralContinue reading “Cryptography Quilt – Fabrication”
Stack of Books – Fabrication
Books: From the beginning to the end The Stack of Books was one of the very early components for the installation. Once we had decided that the books should be recognizable, in that one would see titles and authors on their spines, we had lengthy discussions about which books to pick. It became clear quicklyContinue reading “Stack of Books – Fabrication”
Tortoise – Fabrication
Tess the Tortoise Tortoise’s Story The outline of the Tortoise’s story, and the different concepts highlighted in it, were formulated by Jessica K. Sklar. This was a component that crystallized early on—it was essentially adopted as conceived. Read Tess the Tortoise’s Story by Jessica K. Sklar Tortoise’s Shell Tess’s ceramic shell was crafted by LizContinue reading “Tortoise – Fabrication”
Cryptography Quilt – Through the Mathemalchemy Looking Glass
A deeper incursion in the Cryptography Quilt Story It is mysterious, depicting all manner of things. We think we can recognize animals — a pigeon, a squirrel, a little man — but we are not sure. It is also clearly a source of hidden energy: some of the Cavalcade pages became attracted to its verso,Continue reading “Cryptography Quilt – Through the Mathemalchemy Looking Glass”
Tortoise – Through the Mathemalchemy Looking Glass
A deeper incursion in the Tortoise Story On waking up, Tess the Tortoise felt this was going to be a special day – a day to have an adventure. As always, she made a careful plan, and started her list. Breakfast first, of course – a nice leisurely breakfast; nothing good was ever accomplished onContinue reading “Tortoise – Through the Mathemalchemy Looking Glass”
