csacco@andrew.cmu.edu – Page 3 – [OLD FALL 2019] 15-104 • Introduction to Computing for Creative Practice

Carly Sacco – Project 02 – Variable Face

//Carly Sacco
//Section C
//csacco@andrew.cmu.edu
//Project - 02 

var eyeSize = 20
var leftLeg = 20
var rightLeg = 20
var mouthSize = 40

var armX = 365
var armY = -90

var backColor = 100

function setup() {
    createCanvas(640, 480);
}
function draw () {
    background(100, 100, backColor);
	
	//body
	fill(255, 255, 255);
	noStroke();
	//ellipse(325,300,150,150);
	//rect(250, 200,150, 60, 60);
	rect(250, 150, 150, 275, 90, 90, leftLeg, rightLeg);
	
	//eyes
	fill(0);
	ellipse(300, 200, 15, eyeSize);
    ellipse(350, 200, eyeSize, 15);	
	
	//mouth
	fill(0);
	ellipse(325, 250, mouthSize, mouthSize);
	
	//leftarm
	fill(255);
    rotate(PI / 3.0);
    rect(armX, armY, 40, 60, 90, 0, 90, 0);
	rect(armX + 55, armY - 160, 40, 60, 0, 90, 0, 90);
}
function mousePressed() {
	leftLeg = random(30, 90);
	rightLeg = random(90, 30);
	eyeSize = random(10, 45);
	mouthSize = random(40,80);
	armX = random(365, 380);
	armY = random(-80, -100);
	backColor = random(0, 300);
}

After I decided I wanted my variable face to represent a ghost, I thought of all the aspects of the ghost that could change. This lead to me create randomized variations of changes to the body, face, and arms.

Carly Sacco – Looking Outwards – 02

A generated baroque architecture example of Celestino Soddu.

Celestino Soddu is known for being an architect who uses generative art to create forms and designs for architecture. One of his notable projects from 2011, is using algorithms to replicate and create new geometries that mimic the designs of Baroque Architecture to imagine new dynamic structures. I think this is a very interesting way to use generative art to take a precedent and recreate the same ideas but re-imagine them with the use of modern technology.

Celestino Soddu using generative methods to create Baroque style architecture.

Soddu used an algorithm matrix based on 21 that generates seemingly perfect architecture, but is rarely repeatable. The algorithm adapts to achieve unpredictable orders. This is very representative of his work due to the fact that Soddu tries to have his generative forms still represent the styles known to baroque. Although he is digitally creating a new design, the product can still be associated to baroque architecture which is his ultimate goal.

Generative art that represents styles of Baroque Architecure.

Carly Sacco – Self Portrait

sketch

//Carly Sacco
//Section C
//csacco@andrew.cmu.edu
//Project-01: Self Portrait (Face)

function setup() {
  createCanvas(600, 400);
  background(187,191,223)
  
  stroke('white')
  strokeWeight(15)
  line(20,0, 20,400)
  line(80,0, 80,400)
  line(140,0,140,400)
  line(200,0,200,400)
  line(260,0, 260,400)
  line(320,0, 320,400)
  line(400,0,400,400)
  line(460,0,460,400)
  line(520,0,520,400)
  line(580,0,580,400)
  noStroke();
  
  stroke(197,197,197)
  strokeWeight(5)
  line(25,0,25,400)
  line(85,0,85,400)
  line(145,0,145,400)
  line(205,0,205,400)
  line(265,0, 265,400)
  line(325,0, 325,400)
  line(405,0,405,400)
  line(465,0,465,400)
  line(525,0,525,400)
  line(585,0,585,400)
  noStroke();
}

function draw() {

  //dress
  fill(148,148,148);
  rect(215,220,170,300,90,90,15,15);
  strokeWeight(1);
  
  //right arm
  noFill(148,148,148);
  stroke(1);
  arc(306,335,135,80, 0, 3.14/2);
  arc(306,325,100,60,0, 3.14/2);
  
  //left arm
  noFill();
  stroke(1);
  arc(260,340,60, 30, 3/4, 3.14);
  arc(254,357,70,40, 3/4, 3.14);
  
  //hair
  noStroke();
  fill(93,66,45);
  rect(230,90,140,200,40,40,0,0);
  stroke(1);
  
  //neck
  fill(190, 129, 102);
  rect(280,200,40,40);
      
  //hair on shirt
  noStroke();
  fill(148,148,148);
  rect(280,240,40,50);
  stroke(1);
  
  //head
  fill(194,137,112);
  rect(250,100,100,110,30,30,80,60);
  
  //hair on top of head
  noStroke();
  fill(93,66,45);
  arc(290,115,110, 50, 3.14*.75,0, CHORD);
  
  fill(93,66,45);
  arc(335,115, 60, 30, 160, 20, CHORD);
  stroke(0);
  
  //eyes
  fill('black');
  ellipse(280,150,15,10);
  ellipse(320,150,15,10);
  
  fill('white');
  ellipse(280,150,5,5);
  
  fill('white');
  ellipse(320,150,5,5);
 
  //nose
  noFill(194,137,112);
  stroke(5);
  arc(300,165,10,5, 1.57, 3.14);
  
  //mouth
  noFill();
  strokeWeight(2);
  arc(300,185,40,20, 0, 3.14);
  strokeWeight(1);
  
  //flower stem
  fill('green');
  rect(285,330,10,80);
  
  //flower
  noStroke();
  fill(249, 191, 47);
  rect(267,295,45,45);
  
  quad(288,285,315,320,285,350,260,320);
  
  fill('brown');
  ellipse(287,319,17,17);
  stroke(1);
   
  //hand
  fill(206,160,140);
  rect(270,350,40,30,15,15);
}

Through making this self portrait I learned how useful some of the simple components can be used to create different shapes to represent myself.

Carly Sacco – Looking Outwards – 01

The Cell Phone Disco shows a visual representation of cell phones in the area.

The Cell Phone Disco located in Pittsburgh is an interactive visualization of active mobile phones in the area. This project was created through the collaboration between artists from Informationlab and engineers. There are sixteen antennas that scan and receive the electromagnetic data from cell phones where eight processors then emit lights in the display to give a visual representation on a 16′ by 16′ LED board.

I thought this project was particularly inspiring and interesting because the placement of the installation is in an alley. Therefore, there are not many cell phone signals the art could receive besides the few people interacting closely. I think not only is this a thoughtful move on the artists behalf to have the piece largely exhibit an intimate signal, but that because people would have to go out of their way to find it, the piece holds more significance once found.