Studio — mathematics

Studio Project: Squaring the Circle

Embroidery and Fabric Design

We have used the concept of squaring the circle as inspiration for a new pattern. In order to express Pi in a visual way we created coded units that represent numbers 0-9 and used the number pi to generate the sequence.

Pi embroidery original artwork Pi embroidery close up

Pi embroidery main

There is an ancient greek mathematical problem created as an exercise for aspiring mathematicians to try and solve. It involves using a compass and a straight edge to create a square with an equal area as a given circle.

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