Looking Outwards 06

“Mantel Rojo” by Manolo Gamboa Naon

Manolo Gamboa Naon, also known as “Manoloide,” is a digital artist based in Argentina whose work centers around generative algorithms that experiment with visual output. In his piece “Mantel Rojo,” or “Red Tablecloth,” he uses creative code to produce a swirling, mesmerizing composition filled with vivid colors and dynamic shapes. I am drawn to this piece because like many of his other works, there is no clear focal point; rather, viewers engage with the piece as a whole. Oftentimes, the longer one spends examining the work, the more little details and interesting coincidences seem to appear. In his piece specifically, the shapes and colors are generated pseudo-randomly, as the same hues reoccur and no other shapes are present besides circles and organic swirls.