Pattern and Chaos in Art, Science and Everyday Life: Critical Intersections and Creative Practice

This collection explores critical and visual practices through the lens of interactions and intersections between pattern and chaos, challenging disciplinary boundaries and exploring the in-between territory of art and science. Contributors experiment with pattern and/or chaos-related forms, processes, materials, sounds, and language, and reflect on the work of other artists, scientists, and scholars. The contributions are organized into clusters of subjects reflecting the interdisciplinary terrain.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 358 pages
Publication date: 04 December 2023
Publisher: Intellect Books

This captivating collection delves into the realm of critical and visual practices, shedding light on the intricate interplay between pattern and chaos. The dynamic relationship between these two forces challenges disciplinary boundaries, critical frameworks, and modes of understanding, perception, and communication. It frequently traverses the blurred boundary between art and science, employing experimentation and visual scrutiny to explore the untapped territory between order and disorder. A fascinating territory of pattern-chaos or chaos-pattern emerges, inviting exploration and discovery. Contributors from diverse fields, including visual culture, sociology, physics, neurobiology, linguistics, and critical theory, have ventured into the realm of pattern and/or chaos-related forms, processes, materials, sounds, and language. Through their innovative approaches, they have experimented with diagrams, tessellations, dust, knots, mazes, folds, creases, flux, viruses, fire, and flow, serving as tangible representations of the processes through which pattern and chaos are addressed.

The contributions in this collection are thoughtfully organized into clusters that reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the subject matter. These clusters are titled Pattern Dynamics, Morph Flux Mutate, Decompose Recompose, Virus; Social Imaginary, and Nothings in Particular. Each cluster offers a rich tapestry of insights, fostering a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics between pattern and chaos.

By exploring these multifaceted contributions, readers are invited to engage with the multifaceted nature of pattern and chaos, challenging their preconceptions and expanding their horizons. This collection serves as a valuable resource for artists, scientists, scholars, and anyone interested in the intricate interplay between order and disorder, offering a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for future explorations.

Dimension: 244 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789387803
Edition number: New ed