Michael Haleta
2017 MFA Thesis Exhibition Electronic Integrated Arts
April 22nd - 25th
3c [Combinatorics, Cybernetics, Crystallography]
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Grid-Sculptures-#2+8
7"by7"by5.75"
Laser cut particle wood, pencil, rulers, Epilog Laser Cutter 45 Watt |
In 1953 the term “3C” which
stood for "Compulsory",
"Capacity", and "Conflict" was given to one of the original minicomputer
companies (DDPs: Digital Data Processors) by the name of Computer Control
Company, Inc. I have switched the 3 “C’s” to represent “cybernetics”,
“combinatorics” and “crystallography” to link my current work to the processing
and control systems found in early computers. My research is
situated at the nexus of optical art, cybernetics, crystallography and
graphic design. The distillation of information into aesthetics derives
from feedback systems, the Topkapi Scroll, combinatorics, cartography,
Ukrainian pysanky and vyshyvanka grids, apophenia, and B-Movies.
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Micro-Improv-Sky-Study-#1
10"by10"by.35"
Laser cut acrylic modules, Adobe Illustrator, vectors, camera, sky, mirrors |
The crystalline structures of fluorescing and
phosphorescing minerals have been essential to the development of my
patterning work. Through my research of these organic math-based patterns,
I fuse optical art techniques with mathematics. The patterns assembled operate
as "optical obstacles" for the direct stimulation of the visual
cortex.
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34w-x-25h-XY-Patterning-Scan-Grid-MW2-Blue-Dots
34”x25”
Adobe illustrator, rulers, vectors, grids, rule sets. Original Artist Proof printed on Museum Etching Paper
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Works are constructed of recycled vector-based
patterns or physical materials like acrylic, wood or photographs; with the aim
of subtly offsetting our inherent gravitation towards symmetry and order. Each
piece begins with a grid-based system formed of a simple mathematical
relationship. As layers are added, the resulting configurations mutate and
opportunities arise for improvisation. Each layer is stored independently and
can be reused, generating an expansive framework for new pieces to grow within.
As these layers are recycled, their context and effect changes.
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Mineral_Activation_Center_Model_Box-2b
40” by 34” by 9”
Wood, Laser-Cut Fluorescent Acrylic Sheets, DMX Fluorescent Black Light
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Using improvisation and formal
programming methodologies, I aim to create visual oscillations, warping
within periodic cycles and abstract compositions which can be as
accessible as repeating patterns.
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Grow-Grids-078Book1combo-double-24.86-by-35_2a
34.5”x48”
Adobe illustrator, rulers, vectors, grids, rule sets. Original Artist Proof printed on Museum Etching Paper
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Fosdick-Nelson + Immersive Gallery
NYSCC at Alfred University
2 Pine Street, Alfred, NY 14802
Opening Reception: Saturday • April 22nd • 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Gallery Talk: April 25th • 12:00pm-1:00pm
Tuesday - Friday: 12pm - 5pm
