‘‘Self-similariy is a juxtaposition of processes ‘human easy, machine hard’ and ‘human hard, machine easy’.

Using custom made software the ice triangles are cut on a CNC machine and then assembled to the pattern. The triangular pattern against the wall is an aperiodic fractal tiling, in which all pieces are the same but their different rotation creates a varying pattern.

This pattern is selfsimilar, such as many patterns found in nature. Surrounding the bed is a 2D voronoi diagram, a cell pattern in which the same pressure occurs on all sides, such as a cross section of soap foam. This work deals with general self-similarity.

While both patterns are easy for machines and hard for humans the pattern on the snow walls is completely organic, made by hand and guided by empathy and emotion, a process typically best for human. The improvisation and spontaneity gives a richness that would not be improved by the exactness of a machine.’’