Yitzchak Vaknin
Ceramics and glass design BFA & computer science Msc
Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design Jerusalem
Specialisms: Ceramics / Digital Manufacturing / Design and Technology
Location: Jerusalem, Israel
Yitzchak Vaknin
First Name: Yitzchak
Last Name: Vaknin
Specialisms: Ceramics / Digital Manufacturing / Design and Technology
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My Location: Jerusalem, Israel
University / College: Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design Jerusalem
Course / Program Title: Ceramics and glass design BFA & computer science Msc
About
I'm a passionate individual with a diverse background spanning Life Science, Computer Science, and Ceramics Design. My academic journey includes a BSc in Life Science (Biotechnology) from The Open University of Israel, as well as BSc and MSc degrees in Computer Science from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. I also hold a BFA from Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Israel.
My artistic journey revolves around exploring the intricate relationship between science and art. I'm particularly fascinated by what I call "Digital Ceramics," where I blend traditional ceramic techniques with digital tools like CNC milling, 3D modeling, parametric design, and printing. This convergence of the old and the new opens up a realm of innovative artistic expression.
In my view, art and science are not separate domains; they are complementary facets of human creativity and understanding. By blending scientific principles with artistic methods, I aim to uncover new possibilities that extend beyond the ordinary.
My graduate project, "Intimate Grammar," at Bezalel seeks to combine the worlds of science, mathematics, ceramics, and art on a more philosophical level. Through this project, I invite viewers to ponder how we can interpret our lives through these intersecting perspectives.
I welcome fellow art and science enthusiasts to join me on this journey of discovery. Whether you're captivated by the interplay between creativity and research or intrigued by the potential of "Digital Ceramics," let's connect and share our ideas. Together, we can push the boundaries of what's possible at the intersection of art and science.
"Intimate Grammar" is an artistic creation that weaves together the worlds of craftsmanship and digital technology. This work is rooted in the rich tapestry of scientific and mathematical events that have unfolded throughout history. It traces the path from these events towards the realm of philosophers' minds, while inviting viewers to ponder the dilemmas and paradoxes that occupy my thoughts on a daily basis. In this work, ceramic spheres take center stage, each bearing the signature of the production process: modeling, milling, and casting. Accompanying them are circular acrylic drawings on canvas, crafted by applying a manipulation on a robotic arm. Materials: Ceramics, Acrylic on Canvas Techniques: 3D modeling, Milling via a robotic arm and CNC, Slip casting, Drawing using a robotic arm. Background: Mathematics transcends mere numerical equations and delves into the abstract nature of reality itself. Back in the late 19th century, Georg Cantor played a significant role in establishing set theory, currently known as naive set theory. Indeed, its initial definition was basic and naive. Cantor’s definition was: “A set is a gathering together into a whole of definite, distinct objects of our perception or of our thought—which are called elements of the set.” This definition led philosopher and logician Bertrand Russell to raise the paradox known as "Russell's paradox" or, alternatively, "The barber paradox". In response to this and other paradoxes, leading mathematicians and logicians joined forces to define the concept of a set using an axiomatic system. In 1924, Stefan Banach and Alfred Tarski mathematically, meaning logically, demonstrated, based on one of these axioms, known as the "Axiom of Choice", that the following is derived: given a three-dimensional sphere, there exists a decomposition of this sphere into a finite number of disjoint parts. These parts can be reassembled through rotation and translation to form two spheres with the same volume as the original sphere prior to division, resembling a 'Creatio ex nihilo' in essence. These philosophical insights give rise to the claims made by thinkers like Nietzsche, who may argue that the gap between non-materialistic mathematical truth and our materialistic worldly experiences requires an aesthetic evaluation that embraces the vibrancy of life and enhances authentic self-expression. Merely focusing on facts and measurable data neglects the subjective aspects of human experience and the interpretive nature of knowledge. Consequently, the question arises for the fate of one who lives between the eras of Nietzsche and Russell. Will they ever reach peace of mind?
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