Patterns

Today we are looking to patterns, especially the way in which humans organize the world visually.  Patterns occur in nature - on flora and fauna.  Humans emulate this beauty (or try to); the results of which we see every day in wallpaper, clothing and so many other places. 

To embellish and satisfy, artisans have created in painting and architecture. We can explore labyrinths, which are patterns in 3D, and date back to prehistory.  For work related to labyrinths, by Robert Morris, see www.sonnabendgallery.com.

  Milk snake, as found in nature

This simple stone path forms a double labyrinth, based on prehistoric findings around the shores of the Baltic Sea, it was designed as a meditation tool, and can be walked in several different ways. For more info: http://www.whisperinggrove.com

 

Decorative terra cotta adorning a 1920s building

This painting by New York artist Douglas Melini (Untitled, acrylic on canvas with handpainted frame, 24" x 20", 2009) allows the viewer to lose themselves in observant thought. For more info:

http://douglasmelini.com