#tessellation artist

[rkherman]

Flow, with updated colours. The blue just felt like it didn’t fit anymore, and I like this version better. All of my products have also been updated to this version.

[jaestelle]

Tessellations and Time

SEQA 215 Mock Book Cover

[sovenasark]

We ended up playing a little with tessellations this semester.

[kodasea]

Tesselate

[somepigeons]

Tessellation, linocut print on paper

[arinewman7]

Sphere Angels And Devils Tessellation

M.C. Escher

[jeanneius]

[breaking-noose]

Pringles Tessellations by @theo.rooden.art.weaving

[artistalley]

Before They're Gone

A tessellation of warbler species that migrate through North America.

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[vintagerpg]

M. C. Escher is another artist that I think has profound influence on how we collectively think about and depict fanciful places for exploration in RPGs, even if his art isn’t at the forefront of our brains. Traps and magic and other planes of existence too!

Escher was Dutch and created a large body of woodcuts and lithographs during his lifetime, though it wasn’t until the end of his life that he achieved a measure of fame, thanks initially to coverage in Scientific American. Much of Eschers art was inspired by, and serves as visual metaphor, for mathematical problems and concepts — tessellation, symmetry, reflection, impossible objects. His depictions of the latter are probably his most famous and often depict the clearest examples of dungeon-like spaces where strange laws of physics rule — something that was clearly on Jim Henson’s mind during the staging of the final scenes of Labyrinth. Escher’s tessellations, especially the ones that transform, like “Metamorphosis,” are probably the closest to a visual representation of magic yet achieved by an artist. Strange creatures creep into some frames, other illustrations present warped versions of reality. But even some of his gorgeous land- and cityscapes seem like fodder for the game master’s mind, with the bold linework of the woodcuts seeming to resonate with Dave Trampier’s work.

Maybe it’s the Trampier thing that puts me in this mind, but it feels like Escher’s mathematical art is somehow a cousin of RPGs, especially early ones that were interested in simulation through math and randomness. The graph paper maps. Or even later, when isometric maps became fashionable.

This book, M. C. Escher: His Life and Complete Graphic Work is, well, pretty great, but unfortunately out of print (I think?). However, it saw many printings from 1982 through the ’90s, at least, so there are plenty of inexpensive copies available second hand. Well worth picking up!

[rkherman]

Waterfall. Based on M.C. Escher's Waterfall, and inspiration from mu.andcoco's periwinkle typewriter.

[galleryofart]

The Ionian Dance

Artist: Edward Poynter (British, 1836–1919)

Date: 1895

Medium: Oil on canvas

Collection: Private collection

Description

The intimate scene brings to life lines from an ancient Roman poem by Horace. The central figure in the translucent gown is a young girl who has been exiled from Greece and the Ionian islands. She performs a native dance for her bejewelled Roman mistress, seen in the emerald dress reclining on the sofa. The richly painted background and tessellated marble floor, reflecting the dancing girl's feet, demonstrate Poynter's exceptional skill as a painter. The subject matter is painted in the classical style which was highly fashionable at this time.

1863 had seen the re-discovery of the buried city of Pompeii and for the first time excavations exposed magnificent murals, artworks and the preserved remains of the city's inhabitants. The city had been discovered once before in 1599 by an architect who stumbled across frescoes of such frequent sexual content that they were hastily covered over again and no more of the city was touched. After the 19th century re-discovery, artists were heavily influenced by the ancient Roman culture that had been tragically wiped from history.

The painting was purchased by the notable collector Robert English direct from the artist. Robert English was the son of a brick maker who made his fortune in the South African diamond business, later merging his interests with De Beers. The painting remained in his collection until his death in 1914. It was subsequently sold in his estate sale in 1915 and has remained in private hands since then.

[elderwisp]

lore drop: the au

♡ so i tried to keep some core characteristics of each oc. for atlas, i decided to keep his curiosity and his struggles with feeling inadequate. for taryn, it's her patience but that manifests more into endurance, as well as her struggles with vulnerability. as for rowan, his need for support as well as his generally care-free attitude. really the biggest change was their environments!

♡ a lot of the issues in tessellate that atlas in regards to his state of being (lol) begins in his youth and the people surrounding it. atlas struggled in school in regards to focusing and a lot of the times would be met with unsupportive people so in a way escapism has always been a method of coping with that feeling of inadequacy. we'll dive into how that entire process shapes up HOWEVER ! in this au, atlas swaps with taryn in the sense that atlas has much more supportive parents who get him the help he needs rather than growing frustrated. he tries his best with schooling, even getting a degree in animation, but ! he still hasn't quite found a career in the thing he went to school for. here's a little blurb on that:

"I always hated this place. A constant reminder of everything I lacked. I shouldn’t be so crude towards the bookstore, my colleagues were wonderful and the managers never gave me any issues. The problem was me. The pings of jealousy deep in my gut whenever someone was promoted or a farewell party for coworkers moving onto bigger and better things. Yet here I was, five years later. A washed up artist and a part time bookstore clerk. My parents were kind enough to allow me to live at home but it’s all a bit embarrassing. Being twenty three and without a home or a career was definitely not how I envisioned the pinnacle of my adulthood."

♡ meanwhile, taryn's youth is much more turbulent. (i would say a tad bit worse than atlas's.) taryn's struggle with vulnerability stems from her surroundings. while in canon and the au, she went to catholic school, however one change was she fell for a girl who sets her up for humiliation. her parents, already having prior issues with taryn take this as the final straw and basically stonewall taryn into oblivion. kai, still being gay, also shuts taryn out out of the fear of what could happen to him and it's just really heartbreaking. ok so, backtracking a bit, rowan happens to be there at this very humiliating moment and is the only one to actually intervene. the two eventually become best friends, working really well with each other's personalities. rowan's thing that he needs from another person is full support, meanwhile taryn is incredibly accepting to those in her very small circle of... one person. LMAO! so the two really open up like a flower to one another

♡ their dynamic starts to shift when taryn is kicked out of her home on her eighteenth birthday, here's a wip of that:

He wiped the dirt and the blood off my face reminding me that I was more than the monsters that had made me. I couldn’t meet his eyes because I didn’t believe him. Was there something truly wrong with me?  “Look at me.” One firm tug at my chin to grab my attention but I was unmovable, “You are going to be better than them.” He said it with such conviction that I finally began to cry. After years of abuse by my peers, the blatant avoidance of my parents and brother, it had all come to the surface. I’ll admit, I was incredibly embarrassed crying in front of Rowan, that was something I never wanted anyone to see because vulnerability had been a weapon. There was a moment of fear once I had realized he’d seen me. What if he used it against me? Everyone else had. Instead he held me close and set me free of the pain I endured. That night, I couldn’t sleep. 

♡ the two eventually get an apartment in the city together. rowan being a nepo baby (lmao sorry bro) who sells his artwork while taryn is able to write freely and publish a lot of poetry and uh, erotica! pop off! rowan encouraged her to not work and put her focus into her books, he genuinely wants the best for her after the shitshow of a life she's had. ((in his mind though, he can't differentiate that he might actually adore this woman.)) that support did pay off though because taryn's work does really well. the whole place is mostly decorated by taryn but the kitchen is the one place that rowan really added his own little flair. you see, the boy loves to cook meals as a hobby and is quite good at it. it's one of those things where he also gets a bit of an ego boost but he's not gonna tell you that. when the two don't have company over... usually one will sneak into the other's room to sleep in it. the last time the two actually slept alone would probably be well over a year,, hmm

♡ so the final lore drop is how the freak does atlas fit into this? it's complicated in the beginning. taryn is quite fascinated with atlas and he is incredibly curious about her. her supportive demeanor makes him feel like he can do anything while atlas's ability to be in tune with his emotions, say how he feels, is refreshing to taryn. when rowan meets atlas, he believes that this dude might actually be capable of captivating taryn that she'd consider being with him and potentially leaving. that things always come to an end and this guy right here is his reckoning. on the other hand, atlas thinks rowan is just a scoundrel and uses his close friendship with taryn as a little flag to wave in atlas's face like surprise! u can't have her! how things get resolved? we'll find out in the far future. for now, have this little convo between taryn and rowan:

R: “He’s the one that called you a pawn. Embarrassed you like that and you just take it. Do you like him?” T: “That’s a stupid question.” R: “You’re the one that said we should ask them. The Taryn I know would never let any man walk all over her like that.” T: “I think you’re jealous.” R: “Because you look at him with such passion.” T: “He’s curious, questions everything and isn’t afraid of his emotions. He doesn’t run. Maybe… Maybe I need that.”

♡ silly taryn monologue because she's got a really entertaining perspective in this au:

I wasn’t going to cry. Not here in this taxi, not in my room, and certainly not in front of Atlas. In fact, Atlas can go rightfully fuck himself. Because, like, who the fuck does he think he is? I didn’t ask to be observed. I didn’t ask to have my life splayed out in 4K for the drunken bastards outside to see. Sure the couple to the left of us wouldn’t have remembered us arguing seeing as how they were preoccupied with one another but DAMN! Why did he have to complicate things?

[youremyheaven]

Art & Vedic Astrology

i thought ill make a post about the recurring motifs, patterns, techniques that different nakshatra natives seem to resort to in their art work!! so here it goes<3

Punarvasu

Punarvasu natives often use matrixes, mazes, repetition, interloping patterns, and tessellation in their work.

Pedro Friedeberg

He has Punarvasu rising and he is known for surreal, abstract and whimsical style

he repeatedly used the same patterns over and over again in his work

Claire Nakti's new YT short did mention that these natives were very prominent in the Surrealist art movement and I often see how they have this surreal, whimsical element in their artwork. Often using bright colours and repeating the same pattern/motif over and over again.

the Punarvasu aesthetic is veered towards maximalism. however these natives do not like clutter or maximalism that is random? if you look at any of these artworks, you can see how the same pattern is repeated many many times (a common theme in the work of these natives) its not 8 different patterns or motifs, so there is a sense of minimalism or balance within their otherwise eclectic seeming art creations.

MC Escher

If I use the term "tessellation", the artist that would come to mind for most people is MC Escher (Ketu in Punarvasu). he had a thing for repetitive imagery and using the same pattern over and over again.

he made the technique of tessellation as well known as it is now. in fact it was Escher's signature style

alt-j has a song called "tesselate" and its written by joe newman (the lead vocal) who also has ketu in punarvasu!!

Harmony Korine

He has Ketu in Punarvasu and you can see how he uses endless circles in his work, going back to Punarvasu's association with the endless nature of the universe

he returns to the same motif again and again

or draws the same pattern repeatedly

Paul Klee

he has ketu in punarvasu and his venus & rising in swati, another nak associated with infinite space and abundance

there is a tendency to use the same pattern repeatedly

once again the punarvasu urge to use bright colors and repeat the patterns, themes, motifs

and there's a lot of interlooping

here's a cat (punarvasu's yoni animal)

Sol Lewitt

He is Punarvasu moon

There is tessellation and use of bright colors

repeatedly using the same shapes, patterns and the work being maximalist outwardly but minimal in essence

lots of interloping because punarvasu is the endless infinity of the cosmos!!

Ashlesha

slightly similar to Punarvasu natives, these natives also seem to love repetition and pattern making

Yayoi Kusama

Yayoi Kusama is Ashlesha moon and this art installation definitely seems to invoke serpentine vibes but sticks to the whimsical, colorful, exuberant nature that is Kusama's trademark

her birth time is unknown but I strongly believe that she has Punarvasu rising tbh

i mean??? her work is very punarvasu coded imo but here's more of her ashlesha esque work

not to promote stereotypes but these be looking like snakes to me ���

Princess Fahrelnissa Zeid

She is Ashlesha moon

Ashlesha natives love color and using bold patterns and designs in their work but their work is maximalist through and through

with Punarvasu, their artworks were almost minimalist compared to the hypermaximalist works that Ashlesha natives seem to create

do you see how crowded and busy these works are?

Keith Haring

He is Ashlesha rising and we can see how he consistently used similar motifs throughout his work but his work is very loud and very maximalist

like this

his work is very eclectic and very busy

Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol is Ashlesha sun & rising and his most famous artwork is one that uses repetitive imagery and features Marilyn Monroe (Ashlesha rising)

(yes this is a painting) Ashlesha natives love to use the same pattern to crowd an entire painting

Willem de Kooning

He is an Ashlesha moon and his works also have the same eclectic, colorful and "loud" aesthetic that we saw in the works of other Ashlesha natives

do you see how there is a similar running motif in all his works but compared to the works of a Punarvasu native, an Ashlesha native work seems far more frenetic and fast(?) there is a different degree of intensity

[xyymath]

How Math Shapes the World: From Architecture to Art

Mathematics isn’t just about abstract theories or dry calculations; it’s the language of the universe, subtly embedded in the physical world around us. From the elegant designs of architecture to the rhythm of music and the delicate brushstrokes of an artist, math shapes our experiences in ways we often take for granted.

1. The Golden Ratio in Architecture and Art

The Golden Ratio (ϕ), approximately equal to 1.618, is a mathematical constant that appears repeatedly in nature, art, and architecture. Its appeal lies in its aesthetic balance, and Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man is one of the most iconic examples of its application in art. The ratio can be used to guide proportions in a painting, sculpture, or architectural structure, creating a visual harmony that our brains naturally find pleasing.

One of the most striking examples in architecture is the Parthenon in Athens, where the ratio of the height to the width of the façade is approximately 1.618. Modern architects like Le Corbusier even integrated the golden ratio into their designs, believing it offered a universal sense of beauty. Today, this ratio isn’t just found in art or ancient monuments; web design uses ϕ to create aesthetically balanced page layouts.

2. Symmetry and Fractals in Nature and Design

Symmetry, in both mathematics and nature, reflects a fundamental principle of balance and harmony. From the perfectly mirrored wings of a butterfly to the geometric patterns in snowflakes, symmetry offers a mathematical blueprint for the shapes we see around us. Mathematically speaking, symmetry can be classified into various types, such as reflective symmetry (as seen in the human body) and rotational symmetry (as seen in many flowers).

Fractals, too, are ubiquitous in both nature and design. A fractal is a complex geometric shape that can be split into parts, each of which is a reduced-scale copy of the whole. This self-similarity at different scales is seen in the branching of trees, the formation of coastlines, and clouds. Fractal geometry was formalized by Benoît B. Mandelbrot and has revolutionized how we understand complex, irregular shapes. In architecture, fractals can be used to create dynamic, organic designs that mimic the natural world, resulting in structures that appear both innovative and harmonious.

3. The Influence of Mathematical Patterns in Music

Mathematics and music share a deep connection, with rhythm, harmony, and scale all tied to mathematical principles. Musical scales are based on frequencies that correspond to ratios—the distance between notes, which we perceive as intervals, are defined by ratios of frequencies. For example, the ratio of frequencies between notes in an octave is 2:1, while a perfect fifth is defined by a 3:2 ratio.

Fibonacci sequences are present in music composition as well. Béla Bartók, one of the 20th century's most important composers, consciously employed the Fibonacci sequence in his music. The length of musical phrases and timing can follow this sequence, creating rhythms and structures that feel both surprising and satisfying. The time signatures themselves are often governed by mathematical patterns—4/4, 3/4, and 7/8 are all examples of rhythmic structures that emerge naturally from mathematical ratios.

4. The Role of Geometry in Visual Arts

The application of geometry in visual art is far from new. In fact, geometry is foundational to many art movements, including Cubism and Abstract Expressionism. Artists like Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque were influenced by the principles of non-Euclidean geometry, breaking traditional representations of space and form. In Cubism, geometric shapes like cubes, rectangles, and triangles were used to represent objects from multiple viewpoints simultaneously.

M.C. Escher, known for his mathematically inspired works, created mind-bending images of impossible objects, tessellations, and transformations. His iconic "Relativity" uses geometry and symmetry to create a world where gravity is subjective, bending space and time to his will.

5. The Intersection of Math and Structural Engineering

Behind every skyscraper, bridge, and tower, there’s a solid foundation in mathematics, particularly in structural engineering. Architects and engineers use complex geometry and calculus to ensure buildings can withstand external forces like wind, gravity, and seismic activity.

The design of the Eiffel Tower, for instance, is based on optimization theory—the structure’s weight and dimensions were mathematically calculated to provide the maximum strength while minimizing material use. The use of parabolic arches in Roman architecture was no accident; these arches are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also mathematically efficient, distributing weight evenly across the structure and making it stable under heavy loads.

[zhaliacain]

Huntikmas Day 5- what blankets I would give to the team

Dante:

Starting off strong, the vibe for Dante's is weighted blankets. His coat has a lot of practical uses like storage but with how heavy it must be I suspect there is an element of comfort that comes from wearing it which is why I'm giving Dante a weighted blanket. The same pressure therapy but with a bit more comfort. Obviously it would have to be yellow because it's representing his coat.

Zhalia:

For years now I have been obsessed with the idea of Zhalia having a blanket with the lizard tessellations by Escher on. Obviously they reference Escher in the show and Zhalia doesn't really pay much attention that would suggest she's likes the style but I think from the geometry and lizard standpoint its something she could appreciate. I think for Zhalia having a homemade blanket would be very meaningful for her, she's probably not had anything like it so I like the quilted designs which have a unique artist's flare.

Sophie:

So I think Sophie's main use for a blanket would be when she's reading. Getting her a custom blanket with the books she's read on or her favourites would be pointless because she reads to much but I like the 'go away I'm reading' blankets because that's probably something she deals with a lot from Lok and Den. I've gone for something with a bit more of her sophisticated style, but I also like the idea of the pockets she can store her books in if she's moving location. I've never really gotten on with blankets with arm holes but if Sophie could find it comfortable I reckon it would be helpful when's she's reading a good book but cold.

Den:

I've tried to stay away from hoodie blankets etc and stick to traditional (ish) but I think having a hood would be a big selling point for Den, mainly because it's basically a cape. The sherpa lined ones might make it look a bit too whimsical for Den but then again very soft and fluffy.

Cherit:

Right so I was going to make a joke about getting a white fleece blanket and then losing Cherit but then I remembered what my parents used to send me to sleep overs with. I'm aware camping blankets are supposed to be warm but I cannot confirm that, but with the quantity of blanket and size of Cherit it would probably wrap him up ten times so he should be good. Obviously this is ideal because its lightweight and folds up really small which means Cherit can shift it on his own with ease.

Harrison:

Electric blanket. He looks like he struggles with blood circulation and the cold so an electric blanket to keep him warm. Not much more I can say about that.

Lok:

Okay so my original idea was a sudoko board with velcro numbers, but then I thought that might be too many loose pieces so instead we've gone for the chess board. This can have velcro pieces or regular pieces if its laid flat and it means that Lok can relax in comfort physically playing chess or he can play mind chess whilst using his imagination and using the blanket as a reference point.