the Wholeness of Existence #16 by Joshua Davis / PrayStation

*the Wholeness of Existence* is a statement on creative autonomy. The artwork is driven by an algorithmic program; the code itself is creating art. The colors are among the parameters set forth by its author. As the composition slowly emerges, there’s a decreasing number of forces that eventually stop when there's no more momentum. The final result is determined by many decisions made deliberately, and only 60 of the 662 images are presented in the collection. There’s certainly a framework, yet endless possibilities. Although in 3D space, our perception is altered upon closer inspection. A subtle 2D lattice grid serves as a Brechtian break of the 4th wall. The sleek simulation is purposeful...View all