Thursday 17 April 2014

Math & Where It Fits Into Art

By Michael Robert Peterson


It goes without saying that, as far as schools that include art are concerned, there is something of a shift in the way that the creative process is done. Technology seems to be taking more of a role, as methods like CGI have become more rampant. However, there are instances where the less conventional methods are utilized and the drawings of Rafael Araujo have proven this. However, the fact that mathematics have been integrated into his works only make them that much more interesting to behold.

According to an article on CNN.com, Rafael Araujo has created work that managed to bring both drawing and mathematical tools in a surprisingly graceful hybrid. Instead of a computer being utilized in order to create his illustration, he would use tools like a ruler and protractor. While this method may not exactly be archaic, it is certainly a method that deviates from the norm. What surprised me, after reading this article, was just how advanced the final projects from the efforts that Araujo put forth were.

The article made mention of the way that Araujo created a picture depicting butterflies going along a certain path, which was made with geometry put into place. It goes without saying that there is a level of challenge to see here, especially when geometry is not exact common in art schools, at least not when compared to other methods. Not only did Araujo create his projects with precision intact but he said that his experience was gained early on, stating that he, ""began drawing perspective almost out of the blue."

Math class isn't exactly something that I recall with the utmost accuracy; to say whether or not Araujo's methods were best is an act I cannot carry out. With that said, though, no one has to be an expert in art to see that Araujo's work was impressive. The fact that he was able to create pieces of art with mathematical tools set in place is brilliant, especially when even the act of making a perfect circle can be troublesome. Araujo put forth the best efforts and, in my view, they more than paid off.

In addition, keep in mind the presence of color, which is another aspect of art entirely. Yes, the base image may be created but it the idea of incorporating certain hues is an entirely different monster. While one challenge may be conquered in the realm of art, one can be certain that another one will be residing in the distance. Rafael Araujo has the potential to overcome all of them, if the work that he produced with help from analytical practices is any indication.




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