John Edmark
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John Edmark (born 1965)[1] is an American designer, sculptor, and professor at Stanford University. Many of his art works take on a mathematical approach and application.
Edmark graduated from Columbia University with a Bachelor of Science and later a Master of Science degree in Computer Science.[2] He then received a second Master of Science degree in Product Design at Stanford University. Throughout his life, he has acquired supplemental knowledge on architecture, art, and animation that can be reflected in his artwork.[3] His curiosities in mathematics — specifically spiral geometry — have also played a large influence on his art.
Edmark worked at Bell Labs for a few years researching computer graphics and virtual environments.[4] However, he cites that he preferred to create physical, tangible objects rather than virtual objects, which ultimately inspired him to create sculptures.[citation needed]
Currently, Edmark is a professor at Stanford University, where he lectures on topics such as design, art history, and mechanical engineering.[5] Edmark has also since created commissioned artwork for the Exploratorium, San Jose Museum of Art, Phaeno Science Center, and Swiss Science Center Technorama.[6]