Christopher Madden

creation

  • Contemporary art and the creation of the universe

    contemporary art optical effects

    Proscion II

    Giclee print March 2018

    A still image from an animated artwork showing a starburst effect.
    The image was used in the Deep Space event on 21st April 2018 at Sterts Theatre near Liskeard in Cornwall.

    The image is the result of my interest in astronomy and cosmology and in the nature of the universe in general, especially the nature of its creation. My interest in the cosmos dates back to my childhood when I constructed an astronomical telescope (including the grinding of the main 8.5″ papabolic mirror).

    An image about cosmology, astronomy, the universe and creation.

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  • Proscion – abstract moving image artwork

    Contemporary art meets science - abstract moving image - starburst
    A detail from the work

    Proscion

    Abstract moving image.    March 2018

    A detail from an abstract moving image work from a series in which multiple copies of a single shape move and interact using simple computer algorithms, creating complex shapes. The series is inspired by my interests in art, sciennce and philosophy
    In this work each individual ‘entity’ is composed of multiple versions of a very simple star shape that is modified in size and colour to create a complex star form. Smaller clones of this star form are then ejected from the original star form, in an action that suggests the birth of new stars, the creation of matter in the universe or the evolution of self-replicating life-forms (hence the link between art and science).

    To see higher resolution videos and more information about this series click here.

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  • Complexity generated from simple forms. Daedim

    Contemporary art meets science - the generation of complexity from simple forms
    A detail from the work

    A detail from an abstract moving image work from a series in which multiple copies of a single shape move and interact using simple computer algorithms, creating complex shapes.
    The series combines my interest in art and science.

    Daedim: abstract moving image

    Animation.     July 2017

    To see higher resolution videos and more information about this series click here.

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