Kitty: Catenary Kitties Вђ“ Fractal
This project is part of a larger series including other math-cat hybrids like the Hyperbolic Kittyoid , Klein Bottle Kitty , and Cantor Set Kitty Kong .
💡 You can explore Wood's other generative experiments and interactive sketches on her Fractal Kitty Blog or her Codepen gallery. If you'd like, I can: Explain the mathematical formula for a catenary curve Provide a p5.js code snippet for a basic catenary arch Show you where to find her other math-art comics Comics - Fractal Kitty
The catenary curve is vital in architecture, used in the design of arches (like the Gateway Arch) and suspension bridges to ensure stability. Catenary Kitties – Fractal Kitty
The "kitties" were hand-drawn using Adobe Fresco .
Project Overview: Catenary Kitties is a generative math-art project created by Sophia Wood , better known as Fractal Kitty . Developed in January 2022 for the "Architecture" prompt of Genuary —a month-long creative coding challenge—the project blends hand-drawn digital art with mathematical code to explore the aesthetic of suspension curves. Key Components This project is part of a larger series
The generative logic and interactive elements are written in p5.js , a JavaScript library for creative coding.
The project focuses on the catenary curve , the natural U-shape a chain or cable assumes under its own weight when supported at its ends. The "kitties" were hand-drawn using Adobe Fresco
Fractal Kitty frequently integrates advanced mathematical concepts into whimsical cat-themed art.