Phase Portrait 002
The Phase Portrait sequence is a visual exploration of mathematics through the lens of dynamical systems. This collection brings to life a unique class of mathematical structures called special attractors, each image representing the pathway traced by continuously evolving systems. Through these prints, abstract and intricate mathematical principles are transformed into visually compelling visual works.
Special attractors are mathematical objects describing where systems naturally settle over time, as dictated by sophisticated nonlinear equations. Unlike fixed points or simple cycles, these attractors often span complex, multidimensional forms woven from the underlying system’s inherent unpredictability. Their patterns emerge from sensitivity to initial conditions—an essential idea in chaos theory—resulting in geometry that is as intricate as it is unexpected.
Despite their advanced scientific origins, the artworks in this series invite everyone to appreciate the serenity and subtlety that can be found in mathematical complexity. Each piece serves as a reminder that ideas which challenge our intuition can also inspire aesthetic calm when rendered as visual art.
Every print in the sequence is produced in collaboration with our expert fine art printing partner, utilising archival giclée processes on premium 325gsm Hahnemühle Baryta paper. This heavyweight stock features a refined gloss and exceptional depth of tone, blending the best of traditional baryta surfaces with modern archival standards—guaranteeing a distinctive, long-lasting presentation for collectors and enthusiasts.
Mersenne Series
Mersenne takes its name from Marin Mersenne (1588–1648), the French mathematician and polymath celebrated for Mersenne primes—rare, elegant numbers that surface only under exacting conditions. That idea of precision revealing beauty is the guiding principle of this series.
Created at larger scales, the Mersenne prints pursue the hidden geometries of science and mathematics with obsessive clarity. We work at extreme resolutions to capture hairline structures, fine gradients and micro-symmetries that only fully resolve at size.
Many of these designs demand serious computation: custom mathematical code, long iterative renders, and heavy plotting to maintain stability and signal at scale. From there, every image is tuned by hand—line weights, tonal response, local contrast, paper behaviour—before being produced in the UK with our favourite specialist printers on museum-grade stocks.
The result is a body of work that feels precise yet alive: rigorous mathematics translated into prints with depth, tactility and presence. Mersenne celebrates structure made visible—complex ideas, distilled into quietly astonishing objects.
Printing & Materials
Our Mersenne series is produced in collaboration with one of our favourite fine-art printers, using a range of exceptional archival papers chosen to suit each design.
Most works are printed on Hahnemühle Baryta Fine Art, a heavyweight paper renowned for its smooth gloss, tonal richness, and deep, luminous blacks.
Depending on the imagery, other specialist papers may be used to achieve the best possible colour and detail reproduction.
Mersenne prints are available in larger formats than our other series, offering increased scale and visual impact.
Each piece is made to order, printed with museum-grade pigment inks, and inspected by hand before shipping.
Prints are supplied unframed, carefully rolled in acid-free tissue and packed in rigid cardboard tubes for safe transit.
Framing
A wide range of mounting and framing options is available for Mersenne prints, including solid-wood frames, aluminium and Dibond mounting, reverse Perspex, and lightbox presentation.
All framing is carried out to gallery standards using archival materials and UV-protective glazing.
Because of the variety of finishes and formats available, framing is offered on request and quoted individually.
Please contact info@atomicprint.com to discuss specifications, finishes, and pricing.