Louise
Bird - Hyperbolic
Spiral Crotchet
August
2008
Artists Statement.
`The
Universe cannot be read until we have learned the language and become
familiar with the characters in which it is written. `
Galileo Galilei.
The
strange and poetical language of popular science inspires the titles
and concepts of my work. Contemporary scientists are using extreme
research methods, apparently without financial or physical boundaries
to try to define the nature of their findings. As an artist, I find
their enthusiasm contagious and am inspired by their mysterious and
fabulous theories.
I attempt to express the ideals of grace, beauty and purity that both the arts and the sciences share. Using creativity as a common language, my work examines the dissipating boundaries, and increasing spirituality, between the two subjects. The titles of these pieces are actual scientific terms, used in mathematics and quantum physics. With a little irony they define the methodical and complicated processes used to make each piece of my work. In each piece, I try to express my feelings about the complex nature of our universe. Through my practice, I am examining the relationship between the invisibly small and the unimaginably huge. Researching popular science leaves me with a sense of amusement, wonderment and awe. |
Saturday 19 January 2013
Louise Bird - Hyperbolic Spiral Crotchet
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