# Atmospheric Arithmetic Murals The Wall Drawings of Gerhard Mayer Seem to Float off into the Air By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-06-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-drawings References: [ignant.de](http://www.ignant.de/2013/05/31/gerhard-mayer) & [gerhard-mayer](http://www.gerhard-mayer.com/index.php?id=4) While the captivating wall drawings done by artist Gerhard Mayer look random and organically inspired, they are in fact based off of a series of strictly regulated mathematical formulas. It is astounding to visualize a complex formulaic expression as a wonderful work of art, yet you don't need to know the mathematical values of the designs in order to appreciate them, much like you don't need to know the back story behind every artist's work. The lines swirl around, gathering up in a storm of fluidity and motion, then dissipating into a haze that seems to float off of the walls and into the immediate atmosphere. Gerhard Mayer's wall drawings breathe life into complex arithmetic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mathematical Art:** Artists are creating works based on mathematical formulas, offering new opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration and innovative design solutions. - **Organic Geometry:** The fusion of mathematical formulas and organic shapes is offering new opportunities for innovative and visually stunning designs, particularly in the fields of architecture and interior design. - **Interactive Murals:** The use of mathematical formulas in murals and other forms of public art offers new opportunities for interactive experiences and engagement with art in public spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** The intersection of math and art presents new opportunities for artists and designers to create unique and visually stunning works that push the boundaries of traditional art forms. - **Architecture:** The use of mathematical formulas and organic shapes in architecture presents new opportunities for buildings that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also structurally sound and efficient. - **Education:** The use of mathematical formulas in art presents new opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration and education, particularly in the fields of STEM and the arts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Structured Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowchart.md) - [Intricate Site-Specific Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-time.md) - [Mural Design Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-by-squares.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md)