Poinsot’s Paper Spaceship (2025)

I’m presenting the recently completely series of artworks – and related physics blog posts – in its entirety!

An ellipsoid is intersecting a sphere. Their intersection line is where the vector of angular momentum is seen to travel along – from the perspective of the spinning gyroscope.

Four geometrical drawings, each based on the physics of the gyroscope, seen through the lens of Louis Poinsot’s formulation that emphasizes geometry.

Four differently shaped ellipsoids, seen from different viewpoints, in different colors.

Geometry, mathematics and physics conspire to produce artworks intended to stand on their own, as abstract pieces reminiscent of stained glass.

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Blog posts about the series:

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Art inspired by physics.

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