Patrice Jeener - The engraver of mathematics

Original title: "Patrice Jeener - Le graveur de mathématiques"

Mathematics – abstract and sometimes imaginary – are being drawn and engraved before our eyes under the expert fingers of artist Patrice Jeener.

Introduction

Do you know what a double-sheeted hyperboloid looks like? Or a seven-dimensional hypercube? Patrice Jeener, one of the last artist-engravers, draws and engraves such objects in metal, and his art is informed by these mathematical objects.

Through this neglected art of engraving, he gives tangibility to the obscure imaginary world of mathematicians. This exhibition takes the visitor to the heart of mathematics and artistic creation: two not so different worlds.

This exhibition is accompanied by a free documentary film directed by Quentin Lazzarotto.

Year of creation

2016

Realisation

Production: Institut Henri Poincaré
Curator of the exhibition and scientific advisor: Roger Mansuy
Graphic design, layout and scenography: Marie Monot

Technical details

The exhibition is composed of 6 Forex panels of 90cm width and 120cm height for a weight of about 1kg/panel.
All the panels can be stored in a normal car.

Public

From age 15.

Loan terms and conditions

The loan of the exhibitions is free of charge upon reservation.
Transport and insurance are the responsibility of the borrower.

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