Maths and art collide for comp
High school learners have until Friday, 3 May to be in the running to win a slew of awesome prizes.
WHETHER you are surrounded by skyscrapers on a city street, or contemplating the intricate design of a flower, one thing is clear: mathematically-precise shapes, angles and patterns are everywhere.
To encourage learners to recognise mathematics in the world around them and bring it to life, the Govan Mbeki Mathematics Development Centre (GMMDC) at Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth has launched a national Math-Art Competition, where entrants must submit artworks inspired by mathematics.
The unique competition is open to learners from Grade 8 to matric. Entrants can choose between the two categories: mathematics in manmade designs, or nature. Learners may use any visual medium, including photography, drawing, painting, collage or mixed media.
“In the manmade category, the judges are looking for mathematics in designs created by humans. Here, learners can interpret the theme of art and maths in everyday objects such as buildings, bridges, vehicles, logos, cultural symbols, decorations, and many more,” said GMMDC competition coordinator, Carine Steyn.
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“In the nature category, artworks must explore the relationship between nature and maths, for example, mathematical patterns in flowers, animals or mountains.”
Each participant will also have to provide a written explanation outlining the link between their artworks and maths, as well as describe which mathematical concept they used, how their artwork links to the selected category, and which sources they used to design their work.
Each submitted artwork must be two-dimensional and A4 to A2 in size, with relief work no more than 2cm high.
Competition prizes include tablets, cell phones and art classes for the top-placed candidates.
Highway entries can be dropped off at the Centre for the Advancement of Science and Mathematics Education (CASME) at 23 Caversham Road in Pinetown. The competition opened in March and closes on Friday, 3 May and winners will be announced on Friday, 17 May. The top entries will be displayed at public art galleries.
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