Two Space (1979)

Two Space systematically explores symmetries used by Islamic artists to create abstract temple decorations The two dimensional patterns like the tile patterns of Islamic temples are generated by performing a set of symmetry operations translations rotations and reflections upon a basic figure or tile Two Space consists of twelve such patterns produced using each of nine different animating figures 12 x 9 108 total Rendered in stark black and white the patterns produce optical illusions of figureground reversal and afterimages of color Gamelan music from the classical tradition of Java adds to the mesmerizing effect