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Mathematician uses traffic camera footage to create art

May 18, 2026

Martin Brooks, a former hedge fund mathematician, moved to the visual arts field more than a decade ago. He creates art pieces using a combination of software he developed plus City of Ottawa traffic camera footage. His first exhibition, Quiet City, showcases more than 30 prints that offer a unique view of familiar city streets. Doug Hempstead, CBC Ottawa's traffic reporter, went to the gallery to learn more.



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