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Exhibit combines best of both worlds
By Karen Josefsberg
Very few individuals realize the
relationship which exists between
the two extremely opposite worlds
of art and science. Pablo Picasso
once said: "Art is a lie that lets us
recognize the.truth." This fact, as
revealed in the new art' exhibit,
Frontiers of Chaos, generates new
perspectives andconcepts for the
combination of the arts with the
sciences. Both of these forces are
complementary methods of exper -
iencing reality. The computer gra -
phics art exhibit brings together
these two worlds.:
Each computer-generated picture
is created through the fusion of
mathematical and computer gra -
phics. Such highly illustrative and
intellectual forms unfold according
to the given laws which are the
tools of mathematical experi -
mentation. The structures stem
from various studies of complex
dynamic systems and address their
diverse developments. The power -
ful pictures present an assortment
of colors, shapes, patterns, and
concepts in a provocative fashion,
thus proposing fascinating possi -
bilities for the emerging field called
creative electronics. Each incredible
image is the result of theories,
problems, and formulas fed into
computers and is represented by
brilliant, colorful patterns: pai -
sleys, scorpions, soap bubbles, sea
horses, and others. No matter whi -
ch images are revealed, artists,
scientists, mathemeticians, and ev -
eryone else can appreciate their true
value.'
The photographs, created at the
University of Bremen in West
Germany, show both the beauty and
mystery of computer graphics.
This art form, which merges art and
science, is in fact, an overwhelming
experience! By feeding materials
into computers, they produce
vibrant, unexpected, psychedelic art
forms. This mathematical experi -
mentation suggests that art of the
future may further connect art and
science. By further developing the
relationship between these distinct
and separate entities, one exper -
iences an enormous amount of
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excitement. The fact that the works
of art are actually computer gen -
erated enhances their stimulating
effects upon the mind; the chaotic,
symbolic, harmonious works thus
become meaningful and appreciated
on all levels.
The blending of art and science
suggests that computers are becom -
ing more than mere substitutions
for man; they are machines capable
of much more. Such knowledge
not only opens up the doors for art -
ists, scientists, and those interested
in the field, but also stresses how
appealling and engaging the sci -
ences can be. These inviting
pictures are a splendid shift from
so-called traditional art forms to
unexplored territories. Color dyna -
mics is currently one of the most
fascinating areas of sciencebeing
researched. And, since the images
evoke equally positive emotions
from viewers, they are dually
purposeful. Frontiers of Chaos is
highly regarded, not to be missed,
an enriching experience. This wor -
thwhile exhibit deserves attention,
as it inspires further advancements.
Computer graphics has been
successful and well-received. As
noted by German physicist G.
Eilenberger, it demonstrates "that
out of research an inner connection,
a bridge, can be made between
rational scientific insight and e -
motional aesthetic appeal; these
two modes of cognition of the
human species are beginning to
concur in their estimation of what
constitutes nature...This insight
could'help us in a very basic way to
give technology, on which we are
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more and more dependent for
survival, a humane face." Frontiers
of Chaos comes so close to mir -
roring reality , for it expresses the
chaos of our own lives and homes.
The exhibit will be at Slusser
Gallery, 2000 Bonisteel Blvd., UM
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pus from November 8-December 3.
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work is as brilliant as ever.
Hearing Toshiko Akiyoshi in a
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her considerable skills as a pianist
have been overshadowed by the
incandescence of her leadership and
compositions. But kids, this is a
special opportunity. Listen up,
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This Saturday night you can hear
one of the swingingest, and most
lyrical pianists alive. Toshiko Aki -
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The sign over the Ark's doorway
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Don't miss Toshiko! "Un Pocoshi
Locoshi Akiyoshi."
For an extra treat, Toshiko
Akiyoshi will share her piano
recipes in a free workshop open to
the public at the Ark on Saturday
from 4-5 p.m.
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FACULTY SIGN-UPS FOR FLORENCE
The University of Michigan School of Music
presents
FRENCH CLASSICAL ORGAN SERIES
Edward Parmentier, organ and harpsichord '
Program features works by Couperin, d'Anglebert, and de Grigny
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 4:00 PM
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LSA faculty with disciplinary interests in Italy may sign up for the Michigan-
Wisconsin Academic Year Program in Florence, which will begin in fall 1987.
Deadline for submission of curriculum vitae and a brief description of two pro-
posed courses is Nov. 15.
Send to:
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