Artist Carsten Nicolai explores the complexity of math, science, and perception in his compelling art installations. Gestalten.tv visited Nicolai in his hometown of Chemnitz, Germany to learn how the rules of time and space have shaped his creative process.

To celebrate Nicolai's 50th birthday, the Kunstsammlung Chemnitz is currently exhibiting his avant-garde artwork UNITAPE until November 8. To see more of his work, check out our new book PARALLEL LINES CROSS AT INFINITY, which showcases his most fascinating projects from the past decade.