Kurotuksia – Higher Powers
The exhibition at Heureka’s Event Square during 6.6.–31.8.2023 showcases student works of the Aalto University interdisciplinary course Crystal Flowers in Halls of Mirrors: Mathematics Meets Art and Architecture. In the pieces challenging mathematical phenomena intertwine with fascinating forms and layers. The exhibition illustrates concretely the interplay between science and visual expression while dispelling the myths often associated with mathematics. The exhibition also celebrates the decade-long history of the course. The students represented diversely the different schools of science and design at Aalto University, from bachelor to graduate levels. The students designed the pieces under the guidance of multidisciplinary group of teachers and implemented them with various fabrication techniques. The works offer captivating portrayals of topics from low-dimensional topology and geometry.