Emily Lazerwitz is an artist and mathematician born in 1991 in Washington D.C. (USA). She studied at Slade School of Fine Art, UCL, London and Columbia University, New York.
For Lazerwitz, a myth is defined as a complex widely believed story that is inherently false yet explains phenomena that are inexplicable in nature. Her work tries to untangle this paradox by looking into structures that use a mythological system of logic to function. She takes complex qualitative and quantitative data from these systems and transforms it into simple infographic textile forms. She also explores the relationship between belief and truth.
She has exhibited in London, Paris, Athens and New York including exhibitions with the Royal Academy of Arts, Christie's, the Drawing Fair and Science Museum. Her work is held in private collections internationally.
Notes on a scandal is available for purchase here.
