Six Ways to Three Sides

This week we shun the even and embrace the odd. Explore the rule of threes with Six Ways to Three Sides.

This week we shun the even and embrace the odd. Explore the rule of threes with Six Ways to Three Sides.

You might say artist and designer Matthew Shlian has a ton of paperwork. Between his own artwork, design and commissions for clients, teaching, and collaborating with scientists at the University of Michigan, you can see why. With a background as a paper engineer, Matthew’s work focuses on paper as a means to explore three-dimensional form. He says, “Researchers see paper engineering as a metaphor for scientific principals; I see their inquiry as basis for artistic inspiration.” Check out the basis for his musical inspiration in today’s Playlist. Read more