1+1 2305990 (one of a series)
1999
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1999
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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1+1 2305990 (one of a series) is a 1999 by Frances Richardson, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
Frances Richardson’s 1999 drawing “1+1 2305990” belongs to a series of works that turn simple arithmetic into something visual. The piece turns the endless rings of a tree trunk into a pattern of repeated marks. Richardson trained in Nigeria, where she learned how wood carries time and meaning. This method relates to the way computers build shapes from tiny steps. Look up stippling next.
Frances Richardson’s 1+1 2305990 (1999) is a pencil drawing on handmade paper composed of countless small “1+1” symbols arranged in concentric, geometric patterns. The work employs repetitive, fine strokes that create tonal variations, forming kaleidoscopic configurations. Richardson’s use of mathematical notation reflects an exploration of organic structures, particularly the concentric rings of trees, as well as connections to computational systems. The drawing is part of a series and is related to another piece in the same collection, E.453-1999.
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