Harmonograph

Art & Design

I have teamed up with the forces that control the universe to produce beautiful, intricate drawings. My harmonograph, powered by pendulums and gravity can be "tuned" to draw unique figures based on musical ratios.

Julie Schaer

I'm just a farmer and a mom with nerdy interests.

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What inspired you to make this project?
The harmonograph and other math-based art forms scratch an itch in my brain. I built my harmonograph from materials that are available in my small town and have had THE BEST TIME cracking its secrets. I love that there is still so much to learn and the rabbit hole runs deep.

What are some of the challenges you have encountered and how did you address them?
At some point every single component on my build has been an adventure, a frustration, a failure, a discovery, and a quest before becoming what I consider a success. It has all been part of the fun.