Mario merz
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Merz was fascinated by the number series named after the medieval Italian mathematician Fibonacci. This system (originally applied to the understanding of reproduction in rabbits) extends infinitely so can be seen to correspond to proliferation in nature. The numbers increase by the addition of each preceding pair, for example, 1+1=2+1=3+2=5. Here images of increasingly large tables are linked in a spiral, neon numbers on each following the Fibonacci system, with glasses drawn on each table corresponding to these numbers, suggesting an infinitely increasing number of diners.(Mario Merz 1974)
Merz was fascinated by the number series named after the medieval Italian mathematician Fibonacci. This system (originally applied to the understanding of reproduction in rabbits) extends infinitely so can be seen to correspond to proliferation in nature. The numbers increase by the addition of each preceding pair, for example, 1+1=2+1=3+2=5. Here images of increasingly large tables are linked in a spiral, neon numbers on each following the Fibonacci system, with glasses drawn on each table corresponding to these numbers, suggesting an infinitely increasing number of diners.(Mario Merz 1974)
Merz began employing the Fibonacci sequence within performances and installations from 1969. This is to represent the universal principles of creation and growth within nature.
Although this isn't my reason for implementing the Fibonacci sequence within my practice, I've all been influenced with natural forms and spaces. Bringing in natural elements within new spaces.
However, this the process that the piece will be made, their will be a growth within the space. The piece will begin small in the center of the space and become larger as each ring forms, using the Fibonacci sequence.
So even though Merz and I have been influenced by the Fibonacci sequence in very different forms, a link can be made between the two of us in our reason for using the method.
Although this isn't my reason for implementing the Fibonacci sequence within my practice, I've all been influenced with natural forms and spaces. Bringing in natural elements within new spaces.
However, this the process that the piece will be made, their will be a growth within the space. The piece will begin small in the center of the space and become larger as each ring forms, using the Fibonacci sequence.
So even though Merz and I have been influenced by the Fibonacci sequence in very different forms, a link can be made between the two of us in our reason for using the method.
References:
Mario Merz (1974) Fibonacci Tables [Online] Available from http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/merz-fibonacci-tables-t03673
Mario Merz (1974) Fibonacci Tables [Online] Available from http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/merz-fibonacci-tables-t03673