Kolam contest: Mathematical exploration through ephemeral art

A Kolam is an artistic manifestation consisting of a geometric design generally made with rice flour, red brick paste or chalk powder. Considered as an ephemeral art of women from southern India, it will allow us to delve into mathematics from a different point of view.

Phases:

• Training phase: two training sessions will be held, one of an artistic nature (kolam techniques) and another of a scientific nature (anthropology, mathematics and kolam). • Competition: creation of kolams on site by the participants. A competition will be held among all the creations made, evaluating both their design and their connection to mathematics.  

Registration:

Form a team of up to three members and register by sending an email to marilo.lopez@upm.es or to ester.patino@upm.es until March, 24, 2025. Subject of the email: kolam competition. In the body of the email, indicate: - Name, surname and UPM email address of all team members. - Relationship withEELISA: degree in which the team members are enrolled or school where teaching or work is given.

Prizes:

Both the design of the creations made by the participating teams and their connection with mathematics will be valued, which must be explained to the jury. Two prizes will be awarded, worth 100 euros each, to purchase stationery supplies.