Labyrinth #13 Ed. 1 of 1

A large-format exploration of the intersecting and concentric lines that make up a maze.

Einstein tiles are a recently-discovered geometric shape, resembling a hat, that can perfectly cover an infinite plane without ever creating a repeating pattern.

"Einstein" does not refer to the physicist, but instead derives from the German "ein stein" (one stone).

This tile, discovered by math hobbyist David Smith in 2022, resolves a decades-long mathematical search for a single shape which can tile aperiodically (without repeating).

Tessellation is a mathematical art form that involves covering a surface with geometric shapes, tiles or plates to create a pattern without any overlap or spaces between them.

The pattern is created by rotating, translating (sliding), and/or reflecting (mirroring) the plates onto a triangular 30-, 60- and 90-degree grid. Each linoleum plate in the Labyrinth series has been cut to these gridlines no matter the plate orientation.

Thank you to artist Michael Allyn Roy for introducing me to this concept.

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manVshadow - Michael E. Voss Fine Art -

I'm a painter, printmaker and draftsman based in the United States. My works have been widely exhibited nationally and collected internationally. I am also founder of the new ShadowBoxX Gallery in the growing arts district in Waukegan, IL - a northern suburb of Chicago.

My work is inspired by nature, urban spaces, inner journeys, absurdities, and working people. I'm also influenced by the old masters, the innovation of contemporary artists, the realms of mythology and psychology. Music, writing, mathematics, and technology are interwoven in my artistic journey.

I channel subconscious imagery from within through my artwork. I hope my works resonate with viewers, motivating them towards greater understanding, compassion and empathy.

I was formally trained in the sight/size realism technique, but I thrive on experimentation, often building my own tools to help me create my ideas.