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First attempt at crocheting a hyperbolic plane, a nice activity and a nice result (but surprisingly hard to take a representative picture).I...

First attempt at crocheting a hyperbolic plane, a nice activity and a nice result (but surprisingly hard to take a representative picture).

I already have plans for the next versions, which will be crocheted in the round and much curlier (is that a word?). In the meantime, I also found many books I'd like to buy on this or related subjects. I might get carried away in one of my infinite loops, we'll see how it goes.

#crochet #hyperbolicCrochet #mathArt

Getting interested in hyperbolic crochetThe beautiful math of coral - Margaret...

Getting interested in hyperbolic crochet

The beautiful math of coral - Margaret Wertheim
https://ed.ted.com/lessons/margaret-wertheim-the-beautiful-math-of-coral

#crochet #mathematics #craft

New beginnings, and why I put my AI creations on indefinite holdhttps://zpodop.glitch.me/posts/2023-04-03-new-beginnings/#blog #aiart...

New beginnings, and why I put my AI creations on indefinite hold

https://zpodop.glitch.me/posts/2023-04-03-new-beginnings/

#blog #aiart #aiethics

As I'm always looking to discover new genres of music / pinpoint what genre I like / listen to new albums, I'm happy to have...

As I'm always looking to discover new genres of music / pinpoint what genre I like / listen to new albums, I'm happy to have stumbled upon the deep_cuts Youtube channel and his "Genre Guides" playlist where he suggests 5 albums to get into different genres:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKRRjKLRXNJly8aNzi2stcFT_CnTSAW0v

#music #exploration

I've been meaning to do this for ages, and here it is: my new blog about "exploration, creation & inifinite loops" is up...

I've been meaning to do this for ages, and here it is: my new blog about "exploration, creation & inifinite loops" is up and running! With a short first post explaining how I got out of the infinite loop of building the website exactly how I wanted (which would have never happened).

The website is built with @eleventy on @glitchdotcom , with some help from the CSS of Oregano blog made by @tyler

https://zpodop.glitch.me/posts/2023-03-14-hello-world/

#blog #webdev

As the new year starts, I'm finding myself once again stuck in a weird infinite loop of not knowing how to prioritize my hobbies. Most...

As the new year starts, I'm finding myself once again stuck in a weird infinite loop of not knowing how to prioritize my hobbies. Most of my time goes to my family (partner, young kid and baby on the way) and to my job (with a big project getting close to the end), both rewarding and exhausting in their own ways. I still have some time left for me, but very little energy. But I still have so many interests, I can't seem to decide "that's it, I'll focus on just this project for the next months".

6 décembre: comme chaque année, je me souviens des 14 jeunes femmes assassinées à Polytechnique Montréal en 1989.#polytechniquemontreal...

6 décembre: comme chaque année, je me souviens des 14 jeunes femmes assassinées à Polytechnique Montréal en 1989.
#polytechniquemontreal

https://www.polymtl.ca/6decembre/

Remote work with kidI know how privileged I am to be able to work remotely and keep my kid at home when they're sick - I have a job, I...

Remote work with kid

I know how privileged I am to be able to work remotely and keep my kid at home when they're sick - I have a job, I can do it remotely, my team is very flexible and understanding, and I also feel so lucky to have a kid, with a partner that shares all responsibilities with me.

But honestly, it's so, so exhausting. My energy is very low, and when small times of calm appear I am torn between wanting to do something for myself, and not wanting anything, so I just sit there.

Food pictureWhen vegetables give you nice patterns: slices of radish

Food picture

When vegetables give you nice patterns: slices of radish

Podcast/balado francophone en écoute actuellement:SMCQ: l'histoiresur la Société de Musique Contemporaine du...

Podcast/balado francophone en écoute actuellement:

SMCQ: l'histoire
sur la Société de Musique Contemporaine du Québec.
https://smcq.qc.ca/balado/fr/balado/smcq55/smcq-l-histoire

Un balado bien réalisé, qui m'apprend beaucoup sur toute une partie du contexte historique de la musique contemporaine au Québec.

#musiqueContemporaine #musique #quebec #contemporaryMusic

The question of this account's content was also a question when it came to choose a server. I chose mathstodon.xyz because, like music,...

The question of this account's content was also a question when it came to choose a server. I chose mathstodon.xyz because, like music, maths seem to have always been here regardless of my current interests.

Many years ago, when I started my studies, I wanted to go into theoretical maths. I then branched to engineering, but with a strong interest in applied maths. As years went by, applications have included structures, vibrations, acoustics, and now heat transfer.

#appliedmaths #engineering

The post above mostly to say that I don't know what will be the content of this Mastodon account, but I hope to share the things I get...

The post above mostly to say that I don't know what will be the content of this Mastodon account, but I hope to share the things I get interested in as they appear!

Currently, my main interests outside of work and family are:
- choir music, music theory, contemporary music
- generative art, and getting to know p5.js better
I only have short moments to dedicate to both each week, but hopefully I get to dig a bit more before a new shiny interest kicks in :)

#music #choir #genart #p5js

I am continuously inspired and excited by many, many things and these things seem to change periodically. I used to see that as a fault: if...

I am continuously inspired and excited by many, many things and these things seem to change periodically. I used to see that as a fault: if I never stick very long to anything, why bother with anything new? I now see that in a very different light: first, those interests tend to come back cyclically, and to be related to a few main themes (music, visual arts, science), so I build on them when they come back, and they feed each other; also, learning new things all the time is just fun!

Also, in case there is any confusion on the first message, I think it's fantastic that there are ressources that help non coders learn...

Also, in case there is any confusion on the first message, I think it's fantastic that there are ressources that help non coders learn to code, and who help people that have been kept away from math to embrace what maths has to offer in terms of creativity. Especially considering the elitism around maths & programming that can exist in Western societies. I just feel I'm on the other side of the mirror, with maths and code knowledge and zero art training, and I'd love to discover new ressources!

I'll start myself by listing the ressources I've used and liked:- Generative Design: my first introduction to generative art and...

I'll start myself by listing the ressources I've used and liked:
- Generative Design: my first introduction to generative art and p5.js, I like that the illustrations range from simple to actual works of art, and it covers a lot of concepts
- Code as Creative Medium: very inspiring book, I intend to dig more into it as I go along to feed my creativity
- Coding Train channel: love Dan Shiffman's energy, and challenges do scratch the itch of more advanced concepts
#GenerativeArt

Hi scientists who create generative art 👋What are your favorite ressources on generative art? Especially books with nice equations and...

Hi scientists who create generative art 👋
What are your favorite ressources on generative art? Especially books with nice equations and nice illustrations?

Most ressources I find are geared towards artists with little math/code background. Some of them are great and I use them for inspiration, but I'd like to go deeper on the equations side, and avoid the "what's a variable/loop" introductions.

Thanks!

#genart #GenerativeArt #mathart #CreativeCoding

Another very different outcome from today's experimentation on the mountain theme.#AIArt #MastoArt

Another very different outcome from today's experimentation on the mountain theme.

#AIArt #MastoArt

I've been creating with artificial intelligence for almost a year now. No programming involved for lack of time, simply using existing...

I've been creating with artificial intelligence for almost a year now. No programming involved for lack of time, simply using existing applications. I know there are diverging views on this artform, but for me it has been a very exciting journey of experimentation, simply because of the combination of unexpected outcomes and instantaneous feedback.

Among my favorite themes: mountains.

#AIArt #MastoArt

Step by step... Finally took some time to sit down and read about L-systems, combine Wikipedia with p5.js, and program this basic, but nice...

Step by step... Finally took some time to sit down and read about L-systems, combine Wikipedia with p5.js, and program this basic, but nice fractal plant.

https://openprocessing.org/sketch/1725313

I've been fascinated by generative art for some time now, but I really need to carve out some time to get into more advanced concepts, and especially into generating organic patterns.

#genart #mathart

Bonjour! #introduction 👩‍💻 I'm a software developer based in Montréal (Canada), interested in all STEAM fields - Science,...

Bonjour! #introduction

👩‍💻 I'm a software developer based in Montréal (Canada), interested in all STEAM fields - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics. I share my time between engineering software development, my young family and music/arts. I'm especially interested in ideas and projects that link maths, code and arts.

Looking forward to seeing what's happening here on Mastodon, et j'espère aussi suivre ce qui se passe sur les communautés francophones!