Update: a kind audience provided us with a recording of the event. Thank you, Diego! Dr. Robert Lang is a world-renowned origami artist whose books on the art are considered “bibles”, and a physicist/mathematician who avidly does research about origami in these two fields and many more, producing truly remarkable results like the folding mechanism … Continued
Prepare to be amazed by the enchanting masterpiece that awaits you! This magnificent wedding cake is a true testament to the harmonious fusion of artistry and mathematics. Tri Le, the brilliant mind behind Where Math Meets Art, has skillfully woven macrame patterns into this delectable creation using an edible modeling paste. Combining the perfect blend … Continued
Fractals, derived from the Latin word “fractus,” meaning fragmented or irregular, these intricate shapes embody the essence of artistic brilliance. Imagine these wondrous patterns, born from the depths of mathematical genius, transformed into edible masterpieces by the enchanting hands of our Where Math Meets Art’s visionary artist, Le Ngoc Bao Anh. Behold the delicate tapestry … Continued
We’ve reached the end of our fantastic workshop series, and what a way to end it! Our final session was a masterpiece, featuring exquisite painted French macarons and a captivating discussion about fractals. The event was a huge success, with enthusiastic participation from children and parents alike. Our artist wowed the audience with every stroke, … Continued
The quiz Think about geometry. When we talk about geometry, we talk about perfectly straight lines and uniformly curved circles. But are there any natural objects that are flawless like so? Look at rivers, plants, and animals: are any of them straight? So how do we measure, compare, and look into the properties of such … Continued
Materials: Pencil, paper, eraser, tetrahedron pieces, glue, tape, scissors, electronic devices with an internet connection (preferably laptops with Wi-fi) Goals: Our participants will develop a deep understanding of the iterated function system (IFS) process for generating fractals and will be able to apply it to create various types of natural objects, such as plants, lightning … Continued