Math to the Power of Art
Elsie Munro Gallery
Bobbitt Visual Arts Center
Albion College
Albion, Michigan
18 August – 28 September 2024
Statement
The exhibition Math to the Power of Art contains sculptural pieces and digital prints from the mind of David Reimann that invite you to explore abstract mathematical concepts through the lens of visual art. While mathematics and art are often perceived to be incongruous, this exhibition provides concrete examples of how mathematics and art can be combined. Reimann's abstract works blend art and mathematics to tell stories of mathematics and the human condition.
Geometry, symmetry, number, randomness, and people are themes that connect pieces in the exhibition. Number is explored in the pieces Pi, and the series One to Two Hundred. The series One to Two Hundred is also meditative—the viewer is encouraged to silently count from one to two hundred when viewing the ensemble. The social aspect of mathematics is celebrated in the portraits, each using some important concept attributed to the person. Geometry and symmetry are fundamental elements in the sculptural pieces, with specific materials contributing to the meaning. Randomness is a key aspect of the Lifelines series, which provides a space for the contemplation on the meaning of our lives through leading questions encouraging self-reflection.
What other mathematical themes and connections do you see in the exhibition? By looking for these themes and connections, viewers can gain a deeper understanding of both the art and the mathematical concepts found in the artwork. This in turn can help bridge the chasm between the abstract world of mathematics and the reality of our human experiences.
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