Exploring
Science through Art
The shingle Mosaic, based on the "sigmoidal" (or "S" shaped
curve) launches the project.
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The sigmoidal curve is a graph used at Pfizer for scientific data results. A small test version of the mosaic, based on sketches of the curve, is made by the artist and Pfizer staff . The plan is then to create a giant mosaic, in an area overlooked by many people who work on the site. The sigmoidal shape is something they all know. |
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A charity day is held for volunteers to help sort shingle at Pfizer into its 3 constituent colours - white, brown and black. This process is just another part of the art making. The artist, Paul Goodrick, then creates the mosaic from 120 buckets of shingle. It is about 5 metres square. |
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Some finishing touches are being made by children before the cheque for £500 is presented by Pfizer to Damelza House Children's Hospice. Through team work, using materials found right under our feet, an unusual temporary sculpture has been created that will be used as an image to launch the Art and Science project. |
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| © 2002 Paul Goodrick |
