FAQ

Is everything grayscale (black and white)? Why?

Yes, all of my works are grayscale. I chose to work in grayscale because it:

1. Challenges me to communicate in a limited color spectrum
   • As one viewer at an art show commented, grayscale works have "nothing to hide" - they may overwhelm you, but not because of color
2. Accentuates the reality that, while chromatic (non-grayscale) colors are stunning and fascinating, this universe is so complex and beautiful that chromatic colors aren't even necessary to create things of great beauty
3. Focuses on the complexity (or simplicity) of the subject matter

Where did the name "Truth and Beauty Art Lab" come from?

I'll answer this in two sub-questions:

1. Where did "Truth and Beauty" come from?
   • In the modern world, bent on isolation and reductionism, truth and beauty are often viewed as opposites when I don't believe they are. So I chose these two realities (truth and beauty) partly to explore the intersection of often separated aspects.
   • Additionally, I was struck by the beauty of mathematical and computer science truths. As noted above, my guiding question is why true things are often beautiful and beautiful things true. In other words, why do truth and beauty so often cohere. So "Truth and Beauty" seemed like a fitting component for a name.
2. Why "Art Lab"?
   • I considered alternatives to lab including studio, study, collective, etc. but I prefer lab for two reasons:

• • • It highlights the scientific/mathematical aspect of my works
    • It communicates that many of my works are experimental or the product of mathematical/computational experiments