Minimal Flowers

Year: 2010 Authors: John M. Sullivan

Core claim

Geometric optimization in Euclidean and hyperbolic settings can produce aesthetically satisfying minimal-surface sculptures with prescribed knot topology and symmetry.

Topics

minimal surfaces, sculptural geometry, rotational symmetry, geometric optimization

Domains

differential geometry, topology, hyperbolic geometry, symmetry groups, sculpture, computational art, 3D printing, contemporary craft

Methods

Surface Evolver, geometric optimization, hyperbolic ball model, 3D fabrication

Media

stereolithography print, FDM model, bronze cast, virtual soap film

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