Min Ji Kim Kim – Looking Outwards – 06

Blue White Black 0.48 by Tyler Hobbs is one of his many algorithmic computational pieces that displays the properties of randomness. Hobbs is a generative artist that particularly focuses on the interaction between randomness and order. This particular piece models how brush strokes would appear on a physical canvas. At first glance, the painting exudes a loose and free vibe. However, upon closer inspection, you can actually notice the fine structure and detail involved in the rendering of each brush stroke. By using computational algorithms, Hobbs created an art piece that seems random at first, but is actually made with extreme mathematical precision. 

I was attracted to this art piece because of how realistic the brush strokes and paint drips were rendered. These brush strokes looked really random to me at first but after looking closely, the details and preciseness involved amazed me. I really loved how Hobbs was able to blend the dichotomy of loose painting and precise algorithmic computation into this piece.

You can check out Tyler Hobbs’ portfolio here.