Beautifully flowing shapes that overlap and intertwine. Created by Lillian Schwartz using an early joystick-based interface and filmed directly from color television. Music by Vladimir Ussachevski.
Films/Videos/Digital Animations/Documentaries
1974 “METATHESIS” – 3 Min.
“As expert hands in the complex techniques of integrating the computer and animation, L. Schwartz makes fascinating use of exotic, flowing forms, colors and electronic music in METATHESIS.”- A. H. Weiler, N. Y. Times. Changing parameters on mathematical equations by John Chambers. Music by Joe Olive. Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Kennedy Center in Washington.
1973 “INNOCENCE” – 2-1/2 Min.
One of the first computer-generated visuals for film, recorded directly from a color TV monitor. All film and visuals by Lillian Schwartz. Accompanied with computer-generated music by Emmanuel Ghent.
1973 “PAPILLONS” – 3 Min 55 Sec.
Mathematical functions by John Chambers are the basis for a science film on contour plots and an art film created by Lillian Schwartz. Music by Max Mathews. Both films are shown simultaneously at a two screen production for an IEEE conference in NYC, Beauty in Science & Art. Recent screening at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, December 10, 2012.
1972 “MATHOMS” – 2-1/2 Min.
Music by F. Richard Moore. A playful concoction of computer produced images, a few hand-animated scenes and shots of lab equipment. Made largely from left-overs from scientific research. Whitney Museum of American Art.