Symmetry and wayward nature

AbstractThe author, as a visual artist, stresses the perceptual aspects of symmetry. He discusses the particular qualities of natural patterns and how they relate to our notion of order. Concerning his work, three main lines of approach are detailed: the early landscape paintings of China and the philosophy underlying them, recent developments in our understanding of natural patterns (Mandelbrot), and the use of mirror image reflections. A selection of works are discussed in detail