Ammon Redman: capstone

Abstract

The artist's statement: I am fascinated by fractals. A mathematical formula that can endlessly repeat itself. Taking the concept of these fractals and applying the ideas of value, intensity and hue to these endlessly repeating shapes to create something new. I like seeing how far one can iterate through a fractal space, enhanced with these ideas to help create volume and depth and something new and unique. My work takes the fundamental concepts of color and explores the different ways of how it works and connect. Working primarily with acrylic on canvas backing I enjoy exploring the fundamental interactions of these concepts with an abstract view. Then taking human hand and brush to try and recreate such an exact mathematical pattern. This process creates interesting small variations in the designs. Giving the pieces that human touch, in contrast to otherwise rigid and fixed mathematical pattern with no variation. These small differences create several points of interest, showing that even in such a rigid structure there is room for change.