Is it a composite dragon or a running man? And how many colors does it have? Just zoom in, and count them.
The whole image is build from deformed squares. The grid of squares is replicated using rotation and scaling. The special action about this tessellation of deformed squares is the fact that in the first iteration the base tile is replicated as an X-pentomino, while in the next six iterations each tile is replicated as a Z-pentomino. The freedom to choose a different replication procedure in each iteration opens up a huge diversity of possibilities. And this is the result!
My training as a mathematician and my experience as a software programmer are the basic elements for designing my works of art. Since my retirement in 2019 I have started creating digital art with a mathematical slant. The works of M.C. Escher are a source of inspiration. Thanks to programs.. Read more…