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| Batlimore, by Sarah Scotland |
Going along with a recent topic of art that is really too abstract to have meaning, I was reminded of fractiles. Fractiles are images that repeat off into infinity, becoming proportionally smaller over time and usually consist of a number of color themes and shapes. Fractiles tend to be almost hypnotic, and some have themes that cause them to imitate certain things people see in real life. Should any readers of this post be interested, Sarah Scotland (artist who made these two fractiles) has links on her website regarding programs that can be used to make these spellbinding pieces.
"Baltimore" almost looks like a long staircase, something out of a fancy building in a big city. The colors are both very rich in appearance and are not uncommon in higher-end buildings. "Incantio" makes me think of a quick flash of deep inspiration or clarity, as the image appears to be almost window like due to the glare effects on the shapes that surround the descending circles. The idea of this emotion being quick is from the beams of light that appear to be connecting the ripples.
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| Incantio- http://infinitezoom.com/gallery8/baltimore.htm, by Sarah Scotland |
I just learned about fractiles art in physics class and how the designs are derived from a lot of iterations. It is definitely an abstract piece of art and I agree with you about how it doesn’t really have any meaning. Sontag said that “interpretation does not, of course, always prevail.” Sometimes there might not be an interpretation and for these fractiles, I believe that. These paintings though still do have an effect on me by evoking feelings of awe and amazement. The design is truly a mesmerizing vision.
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