Human Touch
Fractals are a mathematical construct that divides space into fractional dimension. The prototypical example being the Koch Snowflake with a dimension of 1.26.
Mathematics is pure and pragmatic. Humans are organic and flexible. This series of paintings juxtapose fractals with humans.
Soap Bubble
Acrylic on Canvas 40x30inch
The patterns on a soap bubble skin are created by light interference but we don’t need to know that. We can enjoy the flowing shapes and colors. The background to this painting is inspired by a close up view of a soap bubble then painted on to the painting. The human hands are rising above and interacting with the bubble. This creates a painting where your eye circles with the hands and experiences the different colors.
Sailing 01
Acrylic on Canvas 40x30inch
The background pattern on this painting is inspired by Tafoni rock formations that are fractal in nature. Tafoni is the weathered holes that appear on some rocks usually near the coast. Look it up on Google. Tafoni is mostly monochromatic, the same color as the rock. The shapes conjured up images of petals falling from flowers so I took inspiration from spring flowers. The hands are human forms interacting with the color and shapes of nature.
Part of the human touch series this painting is a member of a sub group, One Spring Day, One Summer day, One Autumn day, One winter day, the four seasons.
Rivers
Acrylic on Canvas 40x30inch
Rivers follow a fractal path as they flow from mountain to sea. At the watershed, the top of the mountain, rivers flow each ways down each side. Humans are completely dependent on rivers and the hands represent humans caring for the rivers.
Hands Watershed
Acrylic on Canvas 40x30inch
Rivers follow a fractal path as they flow from mountain to sea. At the watershed, the top of the mountain, rivers flow each ways down each side. Humans are completely dependent on rivers and the hands represent humans caring for the rivers.
