The Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef
The Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef, created by Margaret and Christine Wertheim of the Institute For Figuring, weaves together strands of art, science, mathematics, and conservation. This beautiful installation has traveled around the world, and in many locations has been exhibited alongside a “satellite” reef created by the local community. The exhibit, along with the “Smithsonian Community Reef” created and curated by DC-area crafters, was on display in the Sant Ocean Hall from October 16, 2010 through April 24, 2011.
The People's Reef
The People's Reef:
The People's Reef, a part of the Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef, from above. The HCCR was created by the Institute For Figuring and was on exhibit at Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History from October 16, 2010 through April 24, 2011.
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Ladies Silurian Atoll from the Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef
Ladies Silurian Atoll from the Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef:
A piece of the Institute For Figuring’s Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef known as the Ladies Silurian Atoll.
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Crochet Jellyfish
Crochet Jellyfish:
Jellyfish, like the one pictured here, starfish, sea snails, kelp—and of course, corals—are some of the many marine forms that contributors to the Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef have created over time.
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The Smithsonian Community Reef
The Smithsonian Community Reef:
Local crafters who contributed to the Smithsonian Community Reef proved that there is no limit to the colorful coral reef forms that can be created using hyperbolic crochet techniques.
Rebecca Bray/Smithsonian Institution
A Rainbow of Crocheted Corals
A Rainbow of Crocheted Corals:
The stunning Smithsonian Community Reef—an accompaniment to the main Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef exhibit created by local crafters.
Rebecca Bray/Smithsonian Institution
Detail of The Smithsonian Community Reef
Detail of The Smithsonian Community Reef:
Detail of the Smithsonian Community Reef, a "satellite" to the Institute For Figuring's Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef exhibit.
Rebecca Bray/Smithsonian Institution
Crochet Coral Reef Community Window Display
Crochet Coral Reef Community Window Display:
Local yarn and craft shops were highly involved in creating the Smithsonian Community Reef—the local community’s accompaniment to the Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef exhibit.
Photo Courtsey of Jennifer Lindsay
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