Gerard Caris Pentagonism / Beşgencilik (ebook) Beral Madra, Julien Bogousslavsky, Mark A. Cheetham, Francis Halsall, Laura U. Marks, John Onians

Pentagonism / Beşgencilik is an excellent presentation of the work of Dutch artist Gerard Caris in six stimulating, informative critical essays by Beral Madra, Julien Bogousslavsky, Mark A. Cheetham, Francis Halsall, Laura U. Marks and John Onians. According to Rob Harle, “Caris’ work crosses the boundaries of science and art, producing a unique body of artwork based on mathematical and scientific exploration. His work for over 40 years has exclusively involved the nature and properties of the pentagon and regular dodecahedron. This study has led to new discoveries in mathematics and created aesthetically beautiful artworks concerning the dodecahedron that many regard as having an almost mystical nature.”

The ebook contains numerous color and black & white photos, drawings and diagrams. All text is bilingual in both Turkish and English. The essays are followed by a Biography, Exhibition List, Bibliography and brief biographies of the contributors. The original print edition of this catalogue appeared on occasion of an exhibition at Kuad Gallery, Istanbul, September 2012.