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This is an image that was created by the program Tentasho, an interactive exhibit displayed at galleries that will draw different images depending on the sliders guests use and how they move their finger on the touchscreen. Tentasho was created by LIA in 2016, and while it can be experienced as an interactive exhibit it is also generative, as it will begin to draw on its own if left to itself for too long. It is described as “impatient” taking control of the art out of the artists hands should they become to hesitant in their strokes. I find this exhibit inspiring because every image crafted by Tentasho is entirely unique, like several thousand art pieces in one. The images it produces are alien, yet the processes Tentasho uses to draw appear meandering and calming. The generative qualities of Tentasho also make the piece feel alive and whimsical. The algorithm used to make Tentasho must have had some aspect of randomization to it, and I think the organic look of the pieces it generates reflects LIA’s artistic sense in that they appreciate art that occurs by chance.

Here is the Tentasho page on LIA’s website.