Turing Patterns, Cellular Automata, Tilings and Op-Art

Posted on March 28, 2018March 29, 2018 by channing

Gary R. Greenfield
Department of Mathematics & Computer Science University of Richmond

Abstract

I provide a brief survey documenting the inclusion of cellular automata, periodic tilings and op-art in mathematical art. Then I give an overview of the history of Turing-like patterns in mathematical art. I describe a cellular automaton for producing Turing-like patterns and introduce some new variations. This leads to an open problem concerning the convergence of such patterns.

Jonathan McCabe

Posted on March 27, 2018March 29, 2018 by channing

“Jonathan McCabe is a generative artist living in Canberra, Australia. He is particularly interested in theories of natural pattern formation and their application to computer art and design.

His main site on the internet is Flickr where he uploads the results of his experiments in computer art.”

Amazing use of Turing’s reaction-diffusion equations.