The Haunting Beauty of The Mandelbrot Fractal
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The Mandelbrot (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandelbrot_set) (and related Julia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_set)) fractals are organic, intricate, beautiful ... sometimes hauntingly so!
Here's a video exploring the fractal in immense detail:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD2XgQOyCCk
This talk and demo will:
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Explain the very simple mathematical algorithm used to create Mandelbrot and Julia fractals - including a very gentle introduction to complex numbers (they're not complex!) and seeing chaotic behaviour in action!
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Live demo some of the images you can create yourself, using very simple Python code, and free tools you can experiment with yourself
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Talk about how you might manipulate these images further to create even more striking images -, applying edge-detect filters, or adding an "oil paintings" texture to such images to great effect. Here's an example:
This talk is suitable for anyone who isn't an expert in coding or maths, it is intended to be an accessible introduction. Non-technical artists are most welcome!
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We'll also have a short flash talk by Sinead Doyle on generated art celebrating and raising awareness of botany and the female body. More here: https://medium.com/@startuple/clitoris-vulgaris-c5adb5264e74
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You must also book your place at SkillsMatter: https://skillsmatter.com/meetups/9229-algorithmic-art-march-meetup#overview
The Haunting Beauty of The Mandelbrot Fractal