Fractal geometry and use of 3d (3d) printers in contemporary ceramic art

Fractal patterns are complex, infinite loop patterns that are repetitive, spontaneous in nature and formed by mathematical equations. Fractal structures, which exist spontaneously in different contexts and patterns in nature, are now digitally created with mathematical structures and are used in many fields. Fractal geometry observed in many works from architecture to painting with reflections such as golden ratio, Fibonacci number sequence in art history has created new insights in art production with development in the field of computer, software and three dimensional printer and with the affecting of these develoment on design field. Three-dimensional printers use fluid materials such as plastic, ceramic, metal. Furthermore, with the studies carried out in this field, powder metals containing nanocomposite materials, different plastic mixtures or mixtures of materials used in industry have begun to be used. These new possibilities are being used by ceramic artists as a different shaping method and they enable the emergence of new ceramic forms. Developments in the digital world and the use of fractal geometry in art open new doors in the production process. In this study, the effects of the fractal patterns found in the nature, which is vital for humanity with the opportunities brought by the digital world, which enables us to get closer to nature, are studied in the works of art.