: Clicking on the work randomizes the specific "kitties" displayed.
: Catenary Kitties was specifically created for the "Architecture" prompt. Wood chose to interpret architecture through the lens of the catenary curve —the natural shape a hanging chain or cable takes under its own weight, which is often used in arched architecture like the Gateway Arch . Artistic and Technical Details
: The project was originally developed for "Genuary," an annual generative art month where artists create daily works based on specific prompts. Catenary Kitties – Fractal Kitty – AZMATH
: In the artwork, the cats are arranged along catenary curves, which are mathematically defined by the hyperbolic cosine function ( ) rather than the standard quadratic parabola. About the Creator
: The Catenary Kitties code page allows users to interact with the artwork: : Clicking on the work randomizes the specific
"Catenary Kitties" is a digital art and coding project created by , the artist behind the math-art blog Fractal Kitty . The project combines hand-drawn illustrations with generative code to explore the beauty of mathematical curves. Project Origins and Context
Sophia Wood's website, Fractal Kitty , serves as a resource for parents, teachers, and math enthusiasts. It features a wide array of math-inspired comics, GIFs, and hands-on activities—such as Cantor Set Kirigami and Menger Sponge Cat —designed to make abstract mathematical concepts feel tangible and fun. Comics - Fractal Kitty Artistic and Technical Details : The project was
: Pressing the "p" key on the keyboard triggers motion within the sketch.