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Dragon Curve Project
Dragon Curve
Chairs with two patterns on back and seat Arc pattern collage on arc pattern green background arc pattern iterations across a green gallery bower mirror on green arc pattern gallery arc pattern in red and blue on green background arc patterns in chair collage and yellow strip

Dragon Curve

Dragon Curve is an installation of objects, wall pieces and home goods that explores a specific pattern, "Arc," in various iterations and through different widths, colors, and media. The pattern is created by connecting multiple rotations of a simple shape – an arc – at a 90° angle, and is inspired by an infinite fractal pattern first described by NASA physicist John Heighway in the 1960s known as the “Dragon Curve.” The resulting curve is continuous and infinite; it never crosses itself and does not meet at the ends. In her work, Ellen often utilizes mathematical rules to create patterns, isolating one or two factors in order to produce a complex image.

 

The exhibition features collaborations with Bower Studios and Brendan Timmins. With a focus on mirrors, Bower explores perceptions of depth, light and self, and aims to bring unexpected objects and environments into people's lives. The triptych mirror, designed in collaboration with Bower, merges Van Dusen's playful patterns with Bower's innovative take on mirrors. The upholstered chairs, made in collaboration with Timmins, signal a new use and direction for the “Arc” print. Timmins, a designer of semi-functional aestheticized objects, is inspired by hidden processes, material experimentation and the prototype as a unique and self-contained form.

Projects

Little Beast x Dusen Dusen

Floral Hanging Mobile for MoMA Design Store

Coming Soon x Dusen Dusen Curtinas

Arlo Skye Collaboration

Graza x Dusen Dusen Oven Mitts

JI-MART x Dusen Dusen Kidpix Throw

Dims Cleo Chair Collaboration

MoMA x Subu x Dusen Dusen Collaboration

Cocoon Central Dance Team

andSons Chocolates Collaboration

BBG For the Birds Exhibition

Ongoing Areaware Collaborations

Yes Way Rosé Anniversary Bottle

Landscape Rug for Design Within Reach

Flower Tiles

Uniqlo SPRZ NY SUPERGEOMETRIC Collaboration

Keds Collaboration

The Hoxton Collaboration

Bower Cutouts Mirror Set

Dragon Curve

Ddugoff Collaboration

Vicky Reps Dusen Dusen

Microsoft Surface Experiments

West Elm Collaboration

Paperless Post Collaboration

High/Low Jewelry Collaboration

Workshop Residence

Visual Magnetics Mural

Big Bow Project

Eric Trine Collaboration

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