Math
Mathematics has long been a source of inspiration for various fields, from architecture to technology. Concepts such as Scutoid, Discrete Geometry, Koch curves, Fractals and Klein Bottle embody the beauty and complexity that mathematics brings to the forefront.
I like shaping clay into math objects. My first one was this porcelain object below with ticker tape from 1984. It's fascinating to think about how something as simple as punch cards from weaving looms could have been the inspiration behind the advanced technology we use in computers today.
Klein bottles/ around 2020/ hand built porcelain
Klein bottle/ around 2018
3D printed Scutoid/around 2019/ technical assistance > Fei Lang
Scutoid/ Technical support > Piotr Wasniowski
Kochcurve 2025
Kochcurve 2025
Hommage to Alan Turing
Fractals
Twisted Kochcurve 2025
Twisted Kochcurve 2025
3D printed Koch curve vase/ around 2022
Vase rendering from Koch curve
Koch curve renderings
Boolean operation
Discrete Geometry/ Limoges porcelain/ 33cm, 22cm height/ production between 2001 and 2012
Discrete Geometry/ Heavy Metal/ Stoneware hand built/ 78cm height
Ticker tape vases/ around 1982
Ticker tape box/ around 1983
Rocking bowl w/ ticker tape/ around 1983
My Chladni tiles on porcelain visually capture the hidden patterns of sound vibrations, and are a testament to the mathematical order underlying natural phenomena. You find more detailed pictures under "Chladni"/ Technical support > Ruth Schnell/ Patricia Reis
