Catenary Kitties Вђ“ Fractal Kitty Вђ“ Azmath May 2026

"Catenary Kitties" is a digital art and coding project created by , the artist behind the math-art blog Fractal Kitty . The project combines hand-drawn illustrations with generative code to explore the beauty of mathematical curves. Project Origins and Context

Sophia Wood's website, Fractal Kitty , serves as a resource for parents, teachers, and math enthusiasts. It features a wide array of math-inspired comics, GIFs, and hands-on activities—such as Cantor Set Kirigami and Menger Sponge Cat —designed to make abstract mathematical concepts feel tangible and fun. Comics - Fractal Kitty

: The Catenary Kitties code page allows users to interact with the artwork: Catenary Kitties – Fractal Kitty – AZMATH

: Clicking on the work randomizes the specific "kitties" displayed.

: The project was originally developed for "Genuary," an annual generative art month where artists create daily works based on specific prompts. "Catenary Kitties" is a digital art and coding

: Catenary Kitties was specifically created for the "Architecture" prompt. Wood chose to interpret architecture through the lens of the catenary curve —the natural shape a hanging chain or cable takes under its own weight, which is often used in arched architecture like the Gateway Arch . Artistic and Technical Details

: The "kitties" themselves were hand-drawn using Adobe Fresco , while the environment and curve-based layout were built using p5.js , a JavaScript library for creative coding. It features a wide array of math-inspired comics,

: Pressing the "p" key on the keyboard triggers motion within the sketch.