Lifelines: A Series of Artworks that Invite Contemplation on the Human Condition
David Reimann

Proceedings of Bridges 2021: Mathematics, Art, Music, Architecture, Culture
Pages 305–308
Short Papers

Abstract

A series of abstract artworks inviting contemplation on the human condition is presented. Each artwork was created using curves with lengths drawn at random from a data set of ages at the time of death in the US during the year 2007. The connection between these pieces and the data set creates a space for deeper reflection on the human condition. The title and accompanying text for each piece reveal to the audience a deeper meaning and serve as a further point of engagement. This approach of linking a data set to art can is general enough to be used with other data sets.

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