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Producing Mathematically Based Art

FAVIO explores the mathematical fractal space of infinite structure and complexity. The more chaotic the mathematical structure, the richer the artistic possibilities and the probability that some image will exhibit an abstract potential as opposed to the classical repetitive pattern of most fractal images. Both styles, however, will yield beautiful, intriguing and mind challenging images.

FAVIO’s non-traditional fractal images are abstract in form but the contours and linear flow of these images softens the perception, even though the colors are vibrant. FAVIO’s traditional fractal images exhibit the self repetitive nature of fractals but many images are unique as exhibited by such titles as DNA, Alien Eyes, LEGO and Tornado Spawning.

FAVIO has created his own form of computer generated art which he calls Annilated (or Fractured) Fractals ™. He starts with a basic fractal image and through many different types of additional mathematical manipulations, the original fractal image is transformed into a new form of abstract art. Close inspection will generally yield seeing pieces representative of the original fractal image, providing another mental challenge as one tries to envision the original image.

FAVIO will spend many hours looking for the previously mentioned chaotic (or non-linear) regions within the many varied types of fractal spaces that he explores. The process is not random because experience has allowed a focusing in on certain mathematical regions that have a high potential of chaos. Once in the region, FAVIO manipulates the equations (sometimes changing a variable by .0001 (I.e. one ten thousands). At times multiple variables are changed in combination to further enriching the image possibilities. After many hours of manipulating this mathematical space an image structure will emerge, which is refined and varied in color resulting in the preliminary image being saved in a unique file.

The next step is the generation of a final color pallet and the mapping of this color pallet to the number of iterations associated with each image point. Thus red could be assigned to a single iteration point, blue to a double iteration point, green to a triple iteration point and so on. The pallet can be non-repetitive or repetitive such that every tenth iteration could have the same color. The color variations are virtually infinite and depends on the mapping and color repetition. Thus an image can transform from a flat 2 dimensional image to visually intriguing 3 dimensional structure.

After FAVIO is satisfied with the color pallet associated with the preliminary image, a small 4 megabyte 4” X 5” image is calculated and printed for inspection. If the image is still of interest, he tweaks the image and color pallet and calculates a 20 megabyte 8” X 10” image which is also printed on his home inkjet printer. Inspection and final image tweaks result in the decision to calculate the image for a large format printer.

The generation of the final 28” X 40” image requires an image file of greater than 500 megabytes. The image calculation is given a “go” and FAVIO then “prays” that his computer does not fail or he does not loose power because the image will require 8 hours to 20 hours of computer time based on a 2 gigahertz processor with 1 gigabyte of memory. After the calculation completes, the image is expanded to full size on his computer monitor and every square inch is inspected for consistency. At times minor flaws are discovered that require slight changes in the mathematical and/or color pallet settings and a recalculation of the image. Note: FAVIO has also produced 48” X 72” and 144” x 96” images that further stress the calculation and inspection process.

At this point FAVIO is “half way home”, because now the image must be professionally printed. The key to printing FAVIO images is a process that provides the maximum possible image resolution. Currently, his images are produced at very high resolution utilizing a laser based printer, and Laserchrome which is a state-of the-art process. Laserchrome defines every detail, lifts every color and is archival. FAVIO’s printer, Mr. Paul Kubica, is an image processing expert, and their synergy produces the final image that includes color enhancement which further increases the visual impact. FAVIO images are printed on a special metallic paper that adds an extra level of vibrancy and visual impact. The final process includes lamination to protect the image while adding additional clarity and vibrancy to the images.

Naming the image can be a challenge because most images are “seen” differently by each individual who views a FAVIO image. For example, one image evoked the following different titles; Eye of the Hurricane, Into the Worm Hole, Genie Out of the Bottle, Spaghettification and Waterfall. Such title variation means one will experience varying emotions as they study these intricate and varied images. If a FAVIO image provides that variation, as many view his images, then he has met the basic premise of art, which is to challenge ones mind!

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