Beyond the Ink: Unleashing the Art of Dendritic Painting
**Summary:** Japanese artist Akiko Nakayama showcases the mesmerizing art of dendritic painting, combining creativity with the physics of fluid dynamics. Researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology delve into the physical principles behind this unique art form, shedding light on the intricate process.
Summary: Japanese artist Akiko Nakayama showcases the mesmerizing art of dendritic painting, combining creativity with the physics of fluid dynamics. Researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology delve into the physical principles behind this unique art form, shedding light on the intricate process.
Falling from a suspended brush, ink droplets create ever-changing patterns reminiscent of snowflakes, thunderbolts, or neurons, forming a masterpiece before our eyes. Akiko Nakayama's live painting performances captivate audiences with colorful fractals, a blend of artistry and scientific phenomena.
The Artistry of Dendritic Painting
In a collaboration with OIST researchers, Akiko Nakayama's dendritic painting technique takes center stage, showcasing the fusion of art and physics. The intricate patterns that emerge during her live performances offer a glimpse into the beauty of fluid dynamics and artistic expression.
Unraveling the Physics Behind the Beauty
OIST physicist Chan San To delves into the world of dendritic painting, exploring the forces at play when ink droplets interact with acrylic paint. The Marangoni effect, a phenomenon familiar in wine tears, influences the evolving patterns as alcohol evaporates, altering the droplet's surface tension.
Understanding the Technique
The interaction between ink droplets and the underlying acrylic paint layer reveals a dance of fluid dynamics, akin to the flow of liquids through a porous medium. By controlling factors such as paint layer thickness and concentration, artists can manipulate the outcome of dendritic painting, creating unique and refined fractal patterns.
Bringing Science and Art Together
The collaboration between OIST researchers and artists like Akiko Nakayama highlights the potential for innovation at the intersection of science and art. By exploring the hidden physics within artwork, new avenues for creative expression and scientific discovery emerge, bridging the gap between two seemingly disparate realms.
Embrace the Art of Dendritic Painting
With a few simple materials and a creative spirit, anyone can embark on their dendritic painting journey. By following the steps outlined by OIST physicists, enthusiasts can experiment with acrylic ink, alcohol, and paint to create captivating fractal patterns on non-absorbent surfaces, blending artistry with scientific principles.
Uncover the beauty of dendritic painting and unleash your creativity with a touch of physics. Dive into the world of fluid dynamics and artistic expression, where every droplet tells a unique story on the canvas of imagination.
More information:
San To Chan et al, Marangoni spreading on liquid substrates in new media art, PNAS Nexus (2024). DOI: 10.1093/pnasnexus/pgae059
Provided by Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Citation: Beyond the ink: Painting with physics (2024, March 4) retrieved 4 March 2024 from https://phys.org/news/2024-03-ink-physics.html
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