TESSELLATIONS

We were given the task to do 6 types of Tessellation. It was quite a challenge for me because I am not really an expert at making them. At first I had to admit because of time constraint I wondered how on earth can I finish this on an A2 size paper. But despite the difficulties, I managed to produce 6 very different types of Tessellation.

Tessellation goes back from M.C. Escher and William Morris. By seeing his artwork, I was inspired to do different types of patterns. I have to say, it did provoke my art sense in way that yes, art involves some mathematical thinking. Through Tessellation, we have to calculate how those pieces fit together to form an image. I won’t say it’s an easy task because it actually takes time to make sure it’s perfect.

The first one is Figure Ground:

Here is an image of waves. The pattern is quite simple and the colours make it obvious to tell that it’s waves

The second one is Closure

I chose to make a side profile of a face to show some sort of a closure pattern.

Third is Proximity

 

Could you guess what the image forms? If it wheels then you guessed it correctly! Proximity is basically images that goes from big to small or vice versa

Fourth is Similarity

Simple and quick. Similarity could also be related to repetition as the patterns are quick similar. Here I have a honeycomb inspired design

Fifth is Continuity.

Hmm, quick shiny isn’t it. Just the way I wanted it to be. When I think of Elevators, the image form in my mind is basically colours that are simple but captures the human eye.

Final one is Alignment.

Yes ants. Tiny in reality aren’t they? I chose ants because it fits in this category. When I think of ants (besides being a pain) I think how they form a line when they are in a group. Like a tiny teamwork friendship. Plus it reminded me of the animated movie Ants.

These are more various kinds of Tessellation that I helped me along the way.

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

To end it. Tessellation is indeed an interesting subject to practice on It’s just a matter of the desire and of course, dedication to do it. At start I had dislike how the rough sketch had looked but once I finish with the work; coloured it. I loved it. Definitely will do someday but not soon.
 
A little fact: Tessellation comes from the Latin word Tessella, which means a small cube or a tile.