Exhibition

Art of Vision St Richards

Floating Fractals

Clouds are fascinating representations of fractals in nature, showing complex rough patterns that are self-similar at different scales. In fractal geometry, this conforms with the
principles of the Mandelbrot Set.
The process of cloud formation involves moist air, turbulent airflow, and temperature variations, which all create intricate patterns reminiscent of fractal geometry. Fractal analysis can help meteorologists to understand and predict weather patterns.
Clouds offer a mesmerising and ever-changing artistic spectacle in the sky, fuelling the imagination of dreamers, while playing a vital role in our weather eco-system.

© Masoud Teimory

Eye Disease

A striking tableau of diseases of the eye is symbolically presented as multiple spheroid fractals contained within one large ocular spheroid. Retinal photographs can be used to determine disorders of the eye such as macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease or glaucoma, through studying their appearance for known patterns or identifiable pathology.

DNA Fractal

Genome scientists have established that the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule, which comprises the genetic instructions for the development of all living organisms, contains self-symmetry. A fractal globule enables the cell to pack DNA tightly, avoiding knots and tangles that might interfere with the cell’s ability to read its own genome.

© Jonathan Brett

Eye Patient

Mrs Bains had a corneal graft combined with cataract and lens implantation by Senior Ophthamologist Masoud Teimory. She had suffered with poor vision since childhood due to scarring of the cornea from keratitis (inflammation of the cornea). Her vision had further deteriorated due to age-related cataracts.

She is depicted here in an oil painting by painter Majid Mohagheghi, to celebrate the success of the procedure and the major improvement to her vision and quality of life.

© Majid Mohagheghi

Nature’s Echoes in Architecture

Geometric symmetry and fractals found in nature are often replicated in architecture, offering a rich visual experience and optimising the functionality of buildings.
By integrating nature’s mathematical principles, architectural structures are not only more visually captivating, but they mirror the organic shapes and systems in the natural world, creating a resonance with their surroundings.
Many churches and cathedrals incorporate elements of fractal geometry, through intricate facades, repetitive motifs and the layout of their interiors. Sometimes geometric design can contribute to the acoustics and ambiance of such sacred spaces.

Branching Fractals

Geometric symmetry and fractals found in nature are often replicated in architecture, offering a rich visual experience and optimising the functionality of buildings.
By integrating nature’s mathematical principles, architectural structures are not only more visually captivating, but they mirror the organic shapes and systems in the natural world, creating a resonance with their surroundings.
Many churches and cathedrals incorporate elements of fractal geometry, through intricate facades, repetitive motifs and the layout of their interiors. Sometimes geometric design can contribute to the acoustics and ambiance of such sacred spaces.

Flower Power | Green Parachutes

At first glance, the arrangement of wildflowers in a field may appear random, but there is mathematical patterning involved in the flight path of their seeds. There are various methods for seed dispersal, including wind, water, gravity, and animals. Fractal analysis has revealed that many seed
dispersal patterns have an aggregated spatial organisation with statistically self-similar properties.
© Masoud Teimory

Birds of a Feather

There are many geometrical patterns visible in bird flight, including the Fibonacci sequence. It is thought there is safety from predators in number patterning.
Bird feathers exhibit fractal patterns both within their individual designs and in the way each feather contributes to a larger fractalised formation. The fractal patterning enables
efficient packing and distribution of the feathers, providing strength, warmth and lightness, all of which are essential for flight and survival.
Birds have highly developed vision. Many can see ultraviolet light, which enables them to find food, identify mates, and navigate. Some birds have a wide field of view, with eyes on the sides of their heads, allowing them to see predators and other threats. Whereas hunting birds have forward-facing eyes, giving them binocular vision essential for judging distances when diving for prey.

Eye See

Geometric symmetry and fractals found in nature are often replicated in architecture, offering a rich visual experience and optimising the functionality of buildings.
By integrating nature’s mathematical principles, architectural structures are not only more visually captivating, but they mirror the organic shapes and systems in the natural world, creating a resonance with their surroundings.
Many churches and cathedrals incorporate elements of fractal geometry, through intricate facades, repetitive motifs and the layout of their interiors. Sometimes geometric design can contribute to the acoustics and ambiance of such sacred spaces.