Math.cornell. 2012 Euler Prize"I must say that the title of Daina Taimina's book is a bit misleading, since it's far from being only about hyperbolic planes and crocheting. It does indeed contain simple and beautifully illustrated explanations of those two subjects, along with scholarly histories of both of them. However, it does the same for many other parts of art and science and mathematics, and all this in a beautifully simple and simply beautiful book. " - John H. Conway, Princeton University Talk in TEDxRiga June 14, 2012 "I hope this book gives you pause for thought and changes your way of thinking about mathematics.
" Experiencing Geometry: Euclidean and Non-Euclidean with History (co-author with David Henderson), 3rd Edition, Pearson-Prentice Hall, 2005 (Japanese edition 2010) "This book remains a treasure, an essential reference. "I found this text to be a wonderful, fresh, and innovative treatment of geometry. It is also possible to exhibit my works. Crochet Coral Reef. The Amazing Crochet Coral Reef Exhibit! - Knitting Patterns Blog from SweaterBabe.com. WOW! I finally had the chance to see this AMAZING crochet exibit here in Los Angeles (Santa Monica at the Bergamot Station) before it left for Chicago. It's pretty stunning. It's called the HYPERBOLIC CROCHET CORAL REEF by the INSTITUTE FOR FIGURING AND COMPANIONS. Apparently, it took tens of thousands of hours for hundreds of crocheters to make the pieces in the exhibit. If you haven't heard of this one yet, let me try to explain it (but really, let the photos below show you)!
It is a crocheted representation of the Great Barrier Reef, all done in crochet. Imagine all sort of colors, yarns in all different textures and plies (as well as other "recycled" materials), different crochet hook sizes, and different stitches ALL made to resemble natural sea plants, formations, and creatures. Take a look at the photos. Sorry for the LONG post - I edited the number of photos, but you can see that there was so much to look at. Track 16 Gallery. Contact: Laurie Steelink 310.264.4678 Images available upon request JANUARY 10–FEBRUARY 28, 2009 Opening reception on Saturday, January 10, from 6–9 PM 5 December 2008, Santa Monica—Track 16 Gallery is pleased to present HYPERBOLIC CROCHET CORAL REEF by the INSTITUTE FOR FIGURING AND COMPANIONS, an exhibition curated by Margaret and Christine Wertheim.
The exhibition runs from Saturday, January 10, through Saturday, February 28, 2009, with an opening reception on Saturday, January 10, from 6 to 9 P.M. One of the acknowledged wonders of the natural world, the Great Barrier Reef stretches along the coast of Queensland Australia, in a riotous profusion of color and form unparalleled on our planet.
But global warming and pollutants so threaten this fragile marvel that it may well be gone by the end of the century. As a response to the ecological crisis facing marine environments, the Crochet Reef project has been called by Ren Weschler “the Aids Quilt of Global Warming.” Margaret Wertheim: The beautiful math of coral. Scarsdale Middle School Community Crocheted Coral Reef. Sarah Simmons | Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef. Anemones crocheted from graduated colors of mercerized cotton by Sarah Simons. Sarah Simons was the first reef contributor and has proved herself consistently to be a master of pattern and form. Sarah has invented several whole genera of crochet reef organisms, including what we refer to as her Ernst Haeckel forms, inspired by Haeckel's beautiful scientific drawings of radiolarians.
She particularly likes to work with mercerized threads and is a highly technically skilled crocheter. Unlike us she can read patterns and delights in mastering extremely complex traditional patterns and then turning this knowledge into extraordinary sea creatures. A few of her crochet radiolarians can be seen below, each as individual and astonishing as the creatures in Haeckel's radiolarian catalog. Crochet radiolarian, made from mercerized cotton by Sarah Simons. Sarah's immense instinct for pattern and form is related - we hypothesize - to her skill as a musician. Crochet radiolarians, by Sarah Simons. About the Project | Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef. The Crochet Coral Reef is a woolly celebration of the intersection of higher geometry and feminine handicraft, and a testimony to the disappearing wonders of the marine world. Created and curated by Christine Wertheim and Margaret Wertheim of the Institute For Figuring.
"Crochet Coral and Anemone Garden" with sea slug by Marianne Midelburg. Photos © The IFF by Alyssa Gorelick. One of the acknowledged wonders of the natural world, the Great Barrier Reef stretches along the coast of Queensland, Australia, in a riotous profusion of color and form unparalleled on our planet. But global warming and pollutants so threaten this fragile monster that scientists now believe the reef will be devastated in coming years. As a homage to the Great One, Margaret and Christine Wertheim of the Institute For Figuring instigated a project to crochet a woolen reef.
Large scale anemone with brain coral head by Margaret Wertheim. Each crochet model results from the application of an iterative recipe. How to Start Your Own Satellite Reef | Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef. Thank you for your interest in the Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef (CCR) project. The Institute For Figuring is delighted that you are considering starting a local Satellite Reef. Constance Tomich and Cindy White, contributors to the Indiana State Women's Prison Reef. The IFF appreciates the enthusiasm and curiosity of the many people worldwide who learn of the project and want to participate. As of early 2011 the CCR involves thousands of crafters working on Satellite Reefs around the world from New York and London and Melbourne, Cape Town, Latvia and Croatia.
The success of these local Reefs are the combined result of the large support network that has been cultivated by the IFF since the start of the project in 2005 along with the resourcefulness of local organizers and participants. The most important resource the IFF offers Satellite Reef organizers is affiliation with, and inclusion in, the global CCR community and the network we have cultivated.