Physics on the FringeInstitute of Figuring

By Nicole Chavez

HyperbolicWhat is it?• Hyperbolic geometry is an alternative of Euclidean geometry & Spherical geometry

• Hyperbolic Space has negative Curvature & equivalent to anegative number.

• The Surface curves away from itself on every point. An Infinite number of lines can be drawnthrough one point that never meet the original line. Ultra-parallel lines

-Margaret Wertheim

Coral Reef• Hyperbolic geometry Hyperbolic Crochet• The Surface curves away from itself on every point.• Crocheted reef is a great example of the hyperbolic design.• I enjoyed the patterns & textures of the different reefs

Large orange coral made Beaded kelps andfrom Plastic trash bags anemonesBy Christine Wertheim By Sarah Simons

Hyperbolic Plane

Inspiration

Crocheted wire pseudosphereBy Chicago Reefer

Final Project Ideas

• Crochet• Phone covers

Different colors &patterns

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