J Sayuri's 2-Pendulum Harmonograph

The harmonograph uses the motion of moving pendulums to create geometric shapes. These mechanical devices began to appear in the the mid-19th century and peaked in popularity in the 1890s. Although the harmonograph cannot conclusively be attributed to a single person, Scottish mathematician, Hugh Blackburn is commonly believed to be the official inventor. Pattern variation achieved through experimentation with the frequency and phase of the swinging pendulums relative to one another. The drawings created are called Lissajous curves, manifested as complex ellipses and hypnotizing spirals.
I adapted Blackburn's original blueprints and created two of my own harmonographs (one with two pendulums and one with three) to create my artwork. As I observe the gentle rhythm of the swaying pendulums and listen to the soft whir of pen gliding across paper, I meditate on the Universe's elegant beauty and elementary harmony. The Universe communicates with us in many ways and reminds us of the cyclical nature of life.
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