Axel learned about the art movement known as Op Art and studied the works of artists Victor Vasarely and Bridget Riley. Axel chose three colours and filled in a Bridget Riley inspired piece of art template. Inspired by her work, Axel then created his own Op Art work using the digital drawing app ‘IbisPaint X’; he applied mathematical thinking in creating his own Op Art work using symmetry and repetition. Axel also explored tessellation and the repetition of geometric shapes and patterns through the works Victor Vasarely. He coloured In tessellation patterns templates to give a 3D effect and also created his own tessellation patterns. Axel tried finding similar mathematical designs and patterns while out and about and took photos of them.

Art

• Axel learned about the art movement known as Op Art and studied the works of artists Victor Vasarely and Bridget Riley.
• Axel filled in a Bridget Riley inspired piece of art template, exploring the use of colors and optical illusions.
• Axel created his own Op Art work using the digital drawing app 'IbisPaint X', applying mathematical thinking in creating symmetry and repetition.
• Axel also explored tessellation and the repetition of geometric shapes and patterns through the works of Victor Vasarely.

Math

• Axel applied mathematical thinking in creating his own Op Art work using symmetry and repetition.
• Axel explored tessellation patterns, understanding the repetition of shapes and the concept of 3D effects.
• Axel tried finding and documenting mathematical designs and patterns while out and about.

For continued development, Axel could further explore the connections between math and art by experimenting with different mathematical concepts, such as fractals or the golden ratio, in his artwork. He could also research other artists who incorporate math in their work, such as M.C. Escher.

Book Recommendations

• Optical Illusions: An Eye-Popping Extravaganza of Visual Tricks by Gianni A. Sarcone and Marie-Jo Waeber: This book provides a collection of mind-boggling optical illusions and explains the science behind them, including Op Art.
• The Art Book for Children by Amanda Renshaw: This book introduces young readers to different art movements and artists, including Bridget Riley and Victor Vasarely.
• Math-terpieces: The Art of Problem-Solving by Greg Tang and Greg Paprocki: This book combines math and art, showcasing famous paintings and challenging readers to solve math problems related to the artwork.