Isfahan
This animated CGI is a MUST SEE! Isfahan is a beautiful 3D rendering inspired by Persian architecture. Visit Cristóbal Vila's animation studio, Etérea for more eye candy!
A Mandelbrot the Size of the Known Universe
I was asked to speak to an Art Appreciation class at Oakland College last Wednesday about fractal art and I talked about how you could keep zooming in to a fractal for an infinity and the patterns would never be the same, even if it were the size of the universe. This animation shows that theory in practice, by diving
The Animated Sculpture of Gregory Barsamian
“In a darkened room I present sequentially formed sculptures on a rapidly spinning armature. A synchronized strobe light supplies the illumination. The images exist in real time and viewers are able to share the same space with them. The conflict between sensory information and logic recreates the state of dream reality.” – Gregory Barsamian Bet you've never seen sculpture like
The Fractal Art of Steve Lareau
Steve Lareau of Hilltop Design is a fellow fractal artist who recently shared some of his interesting and strange fractal flames with me. He's a friendly guy with a great online gallery, but what I'd really like you all to see is this animated flame fractal, with music Steve created from random samples. The 13 minute video shows an animated
Drum Machine
You might have seen this already… but hell, it's worth seeing it again, but bigger this time!
Bored?
Visit this flash site, sure to beat the boredom blues with funky music, bright colors, nonsensical animations… what's not to like? And if you're still bored, try these fun interesting web pages: Superbad Nothing for Sale My Favorite Word Java Zip How to give Yourself Cancer in 5 Easy Steps
Simpson Mathematics
You might not have realized this, but the award winning and longest running television sitcom, The Simpsons, contains over a hundred instances of mathematics ranging from arithmetic to geometry. In fact, you probably didn't realize that Executive Producer and head writer, Al Jean, has a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University either. That's quite alright, I didn't know that
Wood that Works
Artist David C. Roy has always been fascinated by mechanics and motion. He graduated with a degree in physics that led him to the creation of these unique kinetic sculptures. He has handcrafted over 90 limited-edition and one-of-a-kind scupltures that require no battieries or electricity; they just need winding, then the spring-driven mechanism takes over, providing 3 – 20 hours
Power of the Dark Crystal
Earlier this month, co-CEO of the Jim Henson Company, Lisa Henson, announced that Genndy Tartakovsky will be directing Power ofthe Dark Crystal, the long -awaited sequel to the 1982 film The Dark Crystal. While I'm excited about the film and will anxiously await it's debut, I'm a little dissapointed to hear that there will be portions of the film that
Ascii Star Wars
Food for your inner-geek. If you can stand to watch it all, that is.
Cat With Hands
I'm working on a new drawing. I hope to get it done this weekend, but if I don't, no big deal. I am not in a rush, though my big black cat, Cheeba, is mad at me because he can't lay on my desk anymore until it's done. Hey, why don't ya watch this demented movie about the cat with