SadieJohnson- Looking Outwards- 02

David McLeod’s project “Polymorphism” is a set of videos testing the aesthetics of hypothetical objects in a state of flux. This project is inspirational not only because it is an impressive technological feat, but because McLeod manages to maintain his distinctive art style in a computer program with an element of randomness. Very little information was released about this piece, but the forms pictured seem to be many small spheres that transform to other textures when clustered together, which shoots the pieces apart and starts the cycle anew. McLeod’s artistic sensibilities focus on unrealistic textures that can only be computer-generated, giving the illusion of super-shiny rubber or long, soft hair. Although his forms are simple, he is also a master of graphical composition and uses bright, bold, trendy colors. All of these elements have come across in “Polymorphism”, making it an impressive technical feat.