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Numbers of Enchantment: the Fibonacci Sequence as Art

Fibonacci is a mathematical code with which to understand our entire physical world. However, the sequence doesn’t only find its home in nature; it is also present in the soft symmetrical curves of renaissance era faces and striking eyes produced by the likes of Da Vinci and Van Eyck.

Numbers of Enchantment: the Fibonacci Sequence as Art

Fibonacci is a mathematical code with which to understand our entire physical world. However, the sequence doesn’t only find its home in nature; it is also present in the soft symmetrical curves of renaissance era faces and striking eyes produced by the likes of Da Vinci and Van Eyck.

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More About Square Wave & Kinetic Sculptures

Square Wave is art with purpose. In this introductory post, we will sum up everything you need to know about this hypnotic new object all the things that Square Wave can be used for.

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Square Wave Collection

Bright colors, rich reflections: check out the dazzling collection of kinetic spinners and discover all the available colors. Choose the Square Wave that speaks to you best.