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Tom Longtin
is a graphic artist, computer programmer, and mathematical sculptor whose work
bridges the worlds of art and science.
Tom has been a consultant
for
musicians, mathematicians, and sculptors, including Hans Schepker.
He
studied mechanical engineering and computer
science at The Ohio State
University in Columbus, Ohio, focusing on 3D geometric computer
graphics
programming. Tom was a computer programmer at Cranston/Csuri
Productions, one the first computer
animation labs in the world, where he was involved in producing both
commercial and academic work. Tom’s work
in animation for
commercial television, including Miramar's video The
Mind's Eye, has been recognized across the globe.
His work has been featured in books celebrating M.C. Escher's centennial, and in
best-selling author Dr. Clifford Pickhover's book, The Mobius Strip (Basic Books,
2007).
Tom's 3D software was used
in creating award-winning animation work for the Superbowl and
Olympics,
and he has
worked for Boston University and the New York Institute of Technology. He has created magazine and journal covers
for Gear
Technology Magazine and the Power
Transmission Design Trade Journal. His
work has been
featured in the
publications of Ars
Et
Mathesis (Art and
Mathematics Foundation) from the
Netherlands, and as cover art for Computer
Graphics and Applications (International Electrical and
Electronics Engineers).
His sculptural pieces
have been exhibited by the Bennington
Museum, and are held in
collections throughout the northeast, including the personal
collections of professors, writers, musicians, and sculptors. Tom
is member of the Bennington
Arts Guild, and resides in Bennington,
Vermont.
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