ahhh. wow.

New to the world of hyperbolic crochet modelling? Well, so was I until I stumbled upon a website dedicated to the study of fractal-like mathematical space modelling using none other than the humble form of hooking:


“In 1997 Cornell University mathematician Daina Taimina finally worked out how to make a physical model of hyperbolic space that allows us to feel, and to tactilely explore, the properties of this unique geometry. The method she used was crochet..." Thank you, Institute for Figuring!

And then lo and behold, a flickr photoset dedicated to the Intitute's hyperbolic crochet cactus garden and kelp bed--even crazier!



On a totally different note I urge anyone to view artist Christian Jankowski's short 6 minute film, "16mm Mystery," 2004, if they EVER see it shown at a local artspace near you. A man is seen walking through an anonymous city carrying a case and equipment of some sort. He enters a highrise building, goes up the elevator, and goes to the roof. Against a skyline of skyscrapers, the sun is beginning to set as he installs a small projection screen and sets up a 16mm projecter. What ensues next I won't give away but it's breathtaking and to the point. I just saw it yesterday as part of a great show, "Prophets of Deceit" at the Wattis Gallery at CCA.

NICE.