{"id":1994,"date":"2017-06-06T13:56:14","date_gmt":"2017-06-06T18:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/flaten\/?page_id=1994"},"modified":"2025-11-17T11:13:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T17:13:41","slug":"seeing-math","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/flaten\/seeing-math\/","title":{"rendered":"Seeing Math"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-modular-content-collection><h2>November 10, 2017\u00a0\u2013\u00a0January 15, 2018<\/h2>\n<p>Closed November 22-26 (Thanksgiving Break) and December 20 \u2013 January 2 (Winter Break).<\/p>\n<div class=\"soliloquy-outer-container\" data-soliloquy-loaded=\"0\"><div aria-live=\"polite\" id=\"soliloquy-container-7548_1\" class=\"soliloquy-container soliloquy-transition-fade soliloquy-fade soliloquy-controls-active soliloquy-arrows-active  soliloquy-theme-base no-js\" style=\"max-width:600px;margin:0 auto 20px;\"><ul id=\"soliloquy-7548_1\" class=\"soliloquy-slider soliloquy-slides soliloquy-wrap soliloquy-clear\"><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-1 soliloquy-id-2305 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-2305\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-1\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/flaten\/files\/2017\/10\/MorenRiver-Suspension.jpg\" alt=\"MorenRiver Suspension\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-2 soliloquy-id-2312 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-2312\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-2 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/flaten\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/flaten\/files\/2017\/10\/cyber-126-2-02.yel_-1.jpg\" alt=\"cyber 126-2-02.yel\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-3 soliloquy-id-2309 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-2309\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-3 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/flaten\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/flaten\/files\/2017\/10\/Lynch-VictoryP1.jpg\" alt=\"Lynch-VictoryP1\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><noscript><div class=\"soliloquy-no-js\" style=\"display:none;visibility:hidden;height:0;line-height:0;opacity:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/flaten\/files\/2017\/10\/MorenRiver-Suspension.jpg\" alt=\"MorenRiver Suspension\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/flaten\/files\/2017\/10\/cyber-126-2-02.yel_-1.jpg\" alt=\"cyber 126-2-02.yel\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/flaten\/files\/2017\/10\/Lynch-VictoryP1.jpg\" alt=\"Lynch-VictoryP1\" \/><\/div><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p>Mathematics has been a profound source of inspiration for artists across time and cultures. In <em>Seeing Math<\/em>, six contemporary artists,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mynameisdanieldean.com\/\">Daniel Dean<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tracykrumm.com\/\">Tracy Krumm<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mnartists.org\/emvictory\">Emily Lynch Victory<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.benmoren.com\/\">Ben Moren<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/mpezalla.com\/\">Margaret Pezalla-Granlund<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.verostko.com\/\">Roman Verostko<\/a>, address a number of mathematical concepts, including infinity, algorithms, geometry, and the fourth dimension. Some, such as Emily Lynch Victory\u2019s <em>3P3<\/em> paintings, are firmly rooted in mathematical concepts, while other works, such as Daniel Dean\u2019s endlessly looping <em>Infinity <\/em>boxes, express a more poetic relationship to mathematical reasoning.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/flaten\/seeingmath_reception\/\"><strong>Opening Reception<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nFriday, November 10, 2017, 5\u20137 p.m., Remarks 5:30 p.m.<br \/>\nFlaten Art Museum, Center for Art and Dance<\/p>\n<p><strong>Go deeper&#8230;<\/strong><br \/>\nVisit the exhibition\u2019s <em>Reading and Activity Corner<\/em>, filled with books, puzzles, building sets, and games for all ages that expand on the mathematical concepts in Seeing Math. This is a space for going deeper with topics such as algorithmic art, curves and surfaces, math in handwork, infinity, patterns, the perception of time, 3D printing, and the 4th dimension. Hands-on activities allow visitors to play with the ideas and make complex concepts tangible. Unless otherwise noted, please enjoy the materials on site.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/flaten\/mathart_workshop\/\"><strong>Math Art Workshop<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nSaturday, January 6, 2018, 10 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m.<br \/>\nCenter for Art and Dance 212<br \/>\nDrop in for a hands-on event for math artists of all ages. All materials provided, just bring your creativity! Hosted by Minnesota artist Sarah Stengle.<\/p>\n<p><em>Seeing Math\u00a0<\/em>is curated by Taylor Davis \u201916, 2016-17 Fifth Year Emerging Curator at Flaten Art Museum, St. Olaf College, and is\u00a0inspired by <em>The Arnold Ostebee \u201972 and Kay Smith Endowed Fund for Mathematical Art<\/em>. Established in 2014, this fund supports the acquisition and display of mathematically themed art at St. Olaf College.<\/p>\n<p>Images courtesy Ben Moren, Roman Verostko, Emily Lynch Victory.<\/p>\n<p><!-- begin-migrated-from-panel-builder --><!-- end-migrated-from-panel-builder --><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>November 10, 2017\u00a0\u2013\u00a0January 15, 2018 Closed November 22-26 (Thanksgiving Break) and December 20 \u2013 January 2 (Winter Break). 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