German Preciat
Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico
German Preciat is a mathematic and computer scientist from Mexico who works on genome-scale metabolic networks, artificial intelligence, and mathematical models to understand cellular behavior and neurodegenerative diseases.
the artwork
Entre todos los caminos posibles
Spanish - Among All Possible Paths - 2026 - Acrylic on canvas, 35 × 50 cm
audio commentary
What fascinates me about metabolism is that living systems are not defined by a single state but by a multitude of possibilities. Every biological system exists within a space of potential behaviors, and constraints gradually shape which futures remain available. In this artwork, the fragmented network on the left represents possibility, while the single path on the right represents determination. The Mexican-inspired geometric motifs connect scientific abstraction with cultural identity and transformation.
German Preciat
Contraction of a metabolic solution space into a single feasible state under increasing biological constraints.
mathematics in Mexican culture
The geometric mosaics of Mitla, built by the Zapotec civilization in Oaxaca, are among the most mathematical artistic expressions of Mexico. Their designs are constructed from modular patterns that repeat, transform, and connect to create larger structures. When I study metabolic networks, I also work with systems built from simple interconnected units that generate complex behaviors. The grecas of Mitla therefore provide a natural bridge between Mexican cultural heritage and the mathematical language of networks and systems.
German Preciat
