LO – Randomness

A piece of random art that I admire is “Arc“ by Marius Watz. This piece is interesting to me because it uses ‘pseudo- random numbers’ to generate a 2-D depiction of a 3-D Design. After this initial translate of 3D to 2D, this piece is translated yet again from digital means to physical means as it is screen-printed by hand onto a canvas. The piece uses very vibrant colors which draw the eye into the piece. The artist has created depth by simulating a 3-D shape, which works again with the colors to keep the eye engaged. I think this piece is a very successful example of how random numbers can lead to organic and engaging pieces of tangible art.