Perry, Charles O.

The artworks of Charles O. Perry are characterized above all by their fusion of art with mathematics, geometry, and topology. A trained architect, he worked closely with mathematicians; many of his sculptures are based on geometric transformations and complex calculations. His works are not improvisations, but follow clear mathematical rules, and as a pioneer, he used computers early on to calculate and visualize forms.

The artistic possibilities of geometric forms and the mysteries of the physical laws of the universe provided Perry with an inexhaustible source of inspiration. He sought to translate complex scientific formulas into elegant, organic, often spiral-shaped sculptures to make movement and rhythm visible. As one walks around his works, they constantly change their appearance.

Perry created over 100 commissioned works worldwide, including in the USA, Japan, Australia, and Singapore. Many of his large-scale sculptures are located in public spaces. He also designed smaller objects, such as chess sets for the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York and gold and silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co.