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Astra Afa

Supernova #001 by Astra Afa is an acrylic painting with UV elements on canvas (approx. 16” by 16”). The painting captures the explosive beauty of a supernova while also reflecting the hidden mathematics of the universe. The swirling colours and shapes represent the patterns of a dying star where gas and particles move in seemingly chaotic yet structured ways. The explosion follows the principles of fluid and gas dynamics while the paths of ejected matter resemble turbulent flows and expanding nebulae. The radiating rays of light and timeless star forms symbolise the balance between order and randomness. While the precise timing of a supernova is unpredictable - the way light spreads and matter interacts follows well-defined mathematical patterns. Even in this apparent chaos probability theory helps us find structure, revealing how randomness and order are deeply connected in the cosmos.

ai-da (Entry 1)

The images in the MONAD series are variations on the theme of urban landscapes, whether the regular one of the orthogonal Cartesian matrix or one immersed in a natural environment. It is an urban landscape that appears to be balanced between order and chaos, structure and fluidity.

An environment that retains its internal logic but has been transformed by the unpredictable force of mathematical deformation, a stochastic disturbance that spreads through both the environment and the image, not limiting itself to the deformation of geometric elements but also altering their color, enhancing the sense of depth and three-dimensionality. This effect makes the image even more dynamic, revealing a landscape that seems to oscillate between digital architecture and a form of natural evolution.

ai-da (Entry 2)

The images in the MEDITERRANEO series are inspired by the Mediterranean city, characterized by an extensive and low-rise urban fabric, where the patio house serves both as an aggregative element and as a point of discontinuity within the continuous built environment. This structure, influenced by the logic of the labyrinth and the Greek meander pattern, undergoes a stochastic perturbation that, while preserving the recognizability of urban and architectural elements, introduces a level of complexity and randomness. The result is an abstract image that transcends figurative representation, evoking new spatial and perceptual interpretations.

ai-da (Entry 3)

The LIVING BLUEPRINT project delves into the intricate relationship between architecture and nature, presenting a series of AI-generated images that blend the precision of human-made structures with the organic fluidity of natural forms. By using architectural and natural references, and applying stochastic modifications to geometric patterns, the images offer a conceptual framework that stimulates reflection on the role of biological integration in urban environments, suggesting pathways toward more sustainable and resilient urban landscapes.

Reza Alizadeh

Patience  is an artwork made with watercolor, Rapidograph, and pen. It represents math using shapes and colors. The blue puzzle pieces show unsolved math problems, while the cubes and triangles are basic math elements. The lines inside the shapes represent the strength of solved problems.  

Fairouz Alkhateeb (Entry 1)

The artwork explores the phenomenon of anomalous diffusion, which describes processes whose behavior deviates fundamentally from what is expected from ordinary diffusion.

   The artwork illustrates:

• The pattern of the sea waves that changes from one moment to another. 

• The pattern of sand waves in the desert affected by wind. 

• The movement of each raindrop from a cloud until it reaches its final destination. 

• The movement of the dust particles suspended in the air (Brownian motion).

These patterns appear random, but they follow a specific order—the same order that governs the world around us. Every particle is there for a reason, which makes understanding this phenomenon crucial.

Well, mathematicians have a well-defined way of describing such events mathematically with probability theory.  

The artwork features a contrast between warm and cool colors, suggesting the desert and sand versus the sea and rain.

This work refers to our uncertainty when it comes to predicting events in the world around us and more importantly, God's power over us.

Fairouz Alkhateeb (Entry 2)

The artwork illustrates the evolution of stock prices as the accumulation of tiny pushes up and down in price resulting from the myriad of trades that take place.  

The evolution of stock prices is impossible to predict exactly. But we can assign a probability distribution describing how a stock price will change in value.

Concept: 

wave-like structure built from countless tiny colored dots that represent individual trades. These dots shift up and down, forming peaks and valleys, symbolizing stock price fluctuations over time.

Key Elements:

The main body: red and green bars symbolize candlestick chart (a graphical representation used in financial analysis to display the price movement of an asset)

Chaotic but Structured Flow: The movement appears random up close but forms recognizable trends when viewed from a distance—symbolizing market behavior.

Color: Cool blues down for stability, oranges above for volatility, reflecting periods of market calm and turbulence.

Taisija Andrejewa

The Hubble Tension is one of the most profound mysteries in modern cosmology, revealing a fundamental gap in our understanding of the universe’s expansion. Theoretical predictions from the cosmic microwave background (CMB)(Planck data: 67.4 km/s/Mpc) conflict with direct measurements from supernovae and Cepheid stars (Hubble Space Telescope, JWST: 73.5 km/s/Mpc). This discrepancy suggests that dark energy—long thought to be a constant force—may be evolving, or that new physics is at play.

My acrylic paintings visually capture this cosmic paradox. Bright colors and circular forms symbolize the universe’s accelerated expansion, reflecting the tension between different measurement techniques. The palette knife’s sweeping strokes create a sense of dynamism, mirroring the ever-changing nature of cosmic structures and the motion of galaxies. The contrast between defined edges and fluid textures reflects the friction between competing cosmological models.

Inspired by recent JWST findings (2024-2025), my work highlights the universe’s evolving nature—one where mathematical precision collides with cosmic uncertainty. Just as physicists refine equations to resolve the Hubble Tension, my art reinterprets the mathematics of expansion through texture and movement, inviting the public to experience the hidden forces shaping our reality.

Mert Aslan

Title: HYPERRANDOM IMAGES

The hyper-random phenomenon is a new direction in probability theory and mathematical statistics that gives new possibilities for the presentation of physical world by hyper-random models. Igor Gorban discusses hyper-random phenomena in the context of statistical uncertainty. This non-constant statistical condition [electrical, electromagnetic, mechanical, acoustics, nuclear, and others] (Gorban, 2008) inspired me in this stochastic visual design process. Eventually, Hyperrandom Images became an ongoing art project which contains legally unpublished (except my personal social media) unique graphical patterns and textures. In the context of SSD Programme, hyperrandom images offer aesthetical representations of the fluctuating statistical conditions and data-driven descriptions of anomalous diffusion. In short, Hyperrandom art can be seen as a method or a tool at the intersection of art and science.

I use data-driven visual generation and design software to create Hyperrandom Images. Sometimes giving the impression of oil painting and sometimes resembling a glitch effect, these high-resolution images are eligible for using in digital media (up to 10.000 X 10.000 pixel) and printing (up to 120 X 120 centimeters).