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Installation · 2017

In Search of a Centre, a Study on Symmetry

Master thesis
Artist: Konstantinos Politis, Photography: Peter Kainz © 2017.

2017, Installation — shown in Diploma Projects | Winter semester 2016/17.

This project is based on a theory that combines some of my main interests; Geometry, Philosophy, and Science. Plato in his third period (366–348 B.c.) through “Timeus” gives a complete scientific explanation of the structure of the ancient world. Five geometrically defined solids correspond to five fundamental elements. These elements, along with their by-products (outcomes of mixings and divisions among them) compose all nature. This theory is outdated according to latest scientific developments but still fascinates. The “old” perspective of micro world functions as well as the transcendent thoughts, basic “tools” of every innovation, established this work as “classic”. Amazed by the geometry of these solids, I tried to understand in depth their symbolism.

Diploma Exhibition:
Expositur Hohenstaufengasse 9, 1010 Wien,
Dachgeschoß, Art & Science studio
09:30-14:00

Diploma Commission:
o. Univ.-Prof. Mag. rer. Nat. Dr. techn. Georg Glaeser
Sen.Lect. Dr. Bernd Kräftner
Univ.-Prof. Mag. art. Ruth Schnell
VAss. Mag. art. Nita Tandon
Univ.-Prof. Virgil Widrich

CategoriesInstallation, Master project
Date18 January 2017