The Infinity Leadership
Infinity Arts Foundation is guided by leaders and advisors committed to the transformative power of creativity.​
Infinity Arts Foundation is led by a team of passionate artists, mathematicians, scientists, and creative visionaries dedicated to pushing boundaries and exploring new frontiers. We believe that when artistic imagination meets scientific inquiry, extraordinary things can happen. Infinity Arts Foundation was founded by partners Matthew Brown, writer, director, and filmmaker, and Melissa Herrington, contemporary abstract artist. Herrington’s career in contemporary art and Brown’s acclaimed film The Man Who Knew Infinity reflect the artistic and intellectual ambition that guide Infinity Arts Foundation.
Together, Matthew and Melissa envisioned Infinity Arts Foundation as a catalyst for exploration, innovation, and storytelling—where filmmakers, artists, math and science can discover.
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MELISSA HERRINGTON / ARTIST / FOUNDER
Melissa Herrington is a Los Angeles–based abstract artist, founder of MH Contemporary Gallery, and graduate of the MFA program at Otis College of Art and Design. At Infinity Arts, Melissa leads the foundation’s visual arts and residency initiatives. Her vision is rooted in the belief that creativity— when given time, space, and purpose- can lead to discovery and deepen human understanding. Inspired by her own experiences in artist residencies around the world, Melissa founded Infinity Arts Foundation Residency to expand that model into one that brings together art, film, and S.T.E.A.M., fostering dialogue, collaboration, and innovation across disciplines.
MATTHEW BROWN / FILM MAKER / FOUNDER
Matthew Brown is an visionary award-winning filmmaker and writer-director whose work explores the intersection of art, science, and the human spirit. He is best known for The Man Who Knew Infinity, the acclaimed feature film starring Dev Patel and Jeremy Irons, which tells the story of mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. The film’s global success—and its impact across classrooms, festivals, and scientific communities—inspired the creation of Infinity Arts Foundation. Matthew leads the foundation’s storytelling initiatives, championing projects that illuminate creativity and discovery as deeply connected pursuits.
KEN ONO / MATHEMATICIAN / BOARD MEMBER
Dr. Ken Ono is an internationally renowned mathematician and the Marvin Rosenblum Professor of Mathematics. A Fellow of the American Mathematical Society and a Guggenheim Fellow, his pioneering research in number theory and the “moonshine” phenomena has earned global acclaim. As mathematics advisor for The Man Who Knew Infinity, his collaboration with filmmaker Matthew Brown helped inspire the founding of Infinity Arts Foundation, where he continues to champion the creative intersection of art and science.
MANJUL BHARGAVA / MATHEMATICIAN / BOARD MEMBER
Dr. Manjul Bhargava is a Fields Medal–winning mathematician and Professor of Mathematics at Princeton University. His pioneering research in number theory and algebra has transformed modern mathematics, earning him international acclaim and recognition as one of the leading thinkers of his generation. A passionate advocate for the public understanding of mathematics, Dr. Bhargava collaborates with Infinity Arts Foundation to help illuminate the beauty, creativity, and universal language of math through art and storytelling.