Beauty is the First Test
12 September - 25 November 2012
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BEAUTY IS THE FIRST TEST
12 September - 25 November 2012
Michael Brennand-Wood, Suresh Dutt, Janice Gunner, Lesley Halliwell,
Lucy McMullen, Janette Matthews, Peter Randall Page, Ann Sutton, Laura
Thomas
A group exhibition that will explore how mathematical concepts underpin
craft techniques and artistic development, in an attempt to demystify a
subject that intimidates both adults and children, by showing unique and
stimulating works of art. ‘Beauty is the First Test’ will draw together
existing and new artworks to invite in-depth consideration of
contemporary craft practice in this wider context. Beauty and
playfulness will be evident in the exhibits to illustrate what delights
craftspeople and maths geeks alike.
Leading US mathematician Keith Devlin’s recent publication ‘The Language
of Mathematics’ describes maths as ‘the science of patterns’ , a
description which hardly seems terrifying given that many patterns have
pleasing and decorative elements. Yet mathematics is so often the
subject that pupils most dread and adults express discomfort with,
despite extensive 21st century use of technology based on mathematical
models. Perhaps the friendliness of current technology has not only
permitted but in fact acerbated this distance from a subject that
frightens and overwhelms people. Beauty is the First Test will show that
the arts and mathematics are more closely bound together than many
perceive and that the enjoyment of one can enhance the understanding of
the other.
The exhibition will be accompanied by a full programme of events for young and old alike.
This exhibition is curated by Liz Cooper and has been supported by Arts
Council England, and developed in partnership with Crafts Council ,
Wandsworth Children’s Services and The National Centre for Craft &
Design. We would like to thank the volunteers and facilitators who are
helping to make the participatory programme accompanying this exhibition
possible.
www.pumphousegallery.org.uk
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