Two Space 2009

A 4k version of a film originally created by Cuba in 1978. “Two Space 2009” 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 figure-ground reversal and afterimages of color. Gamelan music from the classical tradition of Java adds to the mesmerizing effect.
Year: 2009
Director/Producer: Larry Cuba
Music: Javanese Court Gamelan (Volume Two), (H-72074) 1977, Nonesuch Records, Used by Permission
© 2009 Larry Cuba, original copyright 1979 Solid State Animation

[@RobinParmar]

wonderful!

[@Isaac.Garcia]

Wow, so cool