Michael Schultheis
Michael Schultheis (born 1967) is an American painter trained in mathematics and economics. He paints geometric forms and their corresponding real equations to conceptually render the geometry through an art style termed "analytical expressionism”. His work is part of collections at the Tacoma Art Museum, the National Academy of Sciences and Washington State University.
Schultheis grew up in Washington state and holds advanced degrees in economics from Washington State University and Cornell University,[1] and spent a year abroad in Siena, Italy studying history and Italian.[2][3]
During his early years working in software development, Schultheis said he was captivated and inspired by the beauty of the half-erased chalkboards and whiteboards, with its many layers of mathematical formulas, equations and ghost-like erasures and shapes.[1] He said his paintings are a visually expressive approach to analytical ideas, expanding the definition of conceptual geometry in art.[4][5] Schultheis says he likens the canvas to chalkboard and paints math equations, their geometric forms that visually render in his mind, and the relationships that develop into geometric models describing narratives about the human condition. His paintings present these geometric equations and forms through a visual mathematical process, language and rendering.[3]
Schultheis has lectured at Washington State University, Seattle University and The Wentworth Institute of Technology with regards to his art and its relation to mathematics.[6][7][8]
Collections
Schultheis' work can be found in the collections of:
- Tacoma Art Museum (Tacoma, Washington)[9]
- National Academy of Sciences (Washington D.C.)[10]
- Wentworth Institute of Technology (Boston, Massachusetts)[8]
- Washington State University (Pullman, Washington)[6]
- Novo Nordisk[11]
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute[11]
References
- 1 2 Sunderman, Hannelore (Winter 2006). "An equation for beauty". Washington State Magazine. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ↑ "Seattle artist, WSU alumnus, and Colton native Michael Schultheis Delivers Bhatia Lecture Mar. 9 on Analytical Expressionism". WSU News. 10 November 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- 1 2 Davide Di Prossimo (7 June 2014). "Art Meets Math in the Mesmerizing Paintings by Michael Schultheis". Writeca News. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ↑ Michael King (10 November 2014). "Mathematical masterpieces". KING. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ↑ "Michael Schultheis: Dreams of Pythagoras". American Art Collector. December 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- 1 2 "Seattle artist Michael J. Schultheis to deliver WSU Bhatia Lecture March 9 on Analytical Expressionism". Washington State University Honors College. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ↑ "NEWS AND EVENTS". Seattle University. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- 1 2 "The Geometry of Archimedes at Casella Gallery: Paintings by Michael Schultheis". Wentworth Institute of Technology, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ↑ "MICHAEL SCHULTHEIS". Laura Rathe Fine Art. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ↑ "Michael Schultheis". Cultural Programs of the National Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- 1 2 "Paintings by Michael Schultheis". Forelick Gallery. Retrieved 30 October 2015.