LO-02 – Generative Art

The work I have looked at this week is called “nQbitor” or “Incubator.” It’s a program created by Mario Klingemann that generates 8-bit tones and imagery from a single line formula. I really appreciate the fact that such intricate designs can be created from a single formula when put into a program. The formula itself seems to be a large number of binary operations on numbers. The result is then presumably put into a tone and image generator, creating the end result. It seems as though the artist has an interest in sound design based on mathematical formulas, given the nature of this project. He understands that semi-random generation does not always lead to good results and accepts that with this generation there will be the need to make multiple attempts. Random generation can yield truly interesting results when given enough time, which is something that I appreciate, and something I hope this program’s author appreciates as well.