Looking Outwards 2 – Generative Art

Title: Modular Lattice
Author: Marius Watz
Link: http://mariuswatz.com/2012/08/08/modular-lattice/

I am very interested in Marius Watz’ project called “Modular Lattice”, as I enjoy that it has a 3-dimensional component to it, unlike the typical 2-dimensional drawings. Being from an architecture background, I admire how these “forms” can almost be seen as structural. It would be interesting to see these 3D elements supporting buildings or even become the overall building form. I also admire that due to a change in set of parameters, these forms not only vary in the overall form, but the textile qualities (there seems to be various densities). Unfortunately I was not able to find much information on how these 3D elements are derived specifically, however with some knowledge in 3D generative modeling; I can assume that there are variables containing height, width, percentage of infill or number of faces that want to be generated in the final form. These variables can be changed or adjusted depending on specific parameters set. This perhaps allows an unlimited number of different generations of the form (however each are similar due to the same basic / standard elements). Marius Watz’ artistic sensibilities seem to manifest in the algorithm, as he tends to create very random and radially generated works. Therefore, there has to be something in the algorithm that connects to some origin point, with perhaps a randomizer function that allows unlimited possibilities but with parameters that the artist can set / control.