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Anna M. Chupa and Michael A. Chupa

Bridges

2019

Each member of this collection of textile artwork embodies a juxtaposition of time-evolved 1D cellular automata (CA) and biological forms derived from plant and animal sources. The works incorporate digitally printed textiles with CAs embroidered via a computerized longarm quilting machine. Biomorphic forms in the digital prints are quilted using freemotion thread painting techniques. We present the creative process leading to the realization of selected works, including mathematical programming, integration with vector graphics and the longarm machine, and design principles used in thread painting.