I am fascinated by Reas’ talk on generative art, particularly on how within the randomness of computer-generated images, there can be modifiers and parameters that are adjustable to ensure a desirable output.
In the talk, Reas starts by showcasing images that are generated randomly using computer codes, with them having distinct overarching themes. When I observed the images, a question struck my mind: can these images represent psychological states? Given how there are parameters we can adjust to control the ‘noise’ as Reas mentioned, then it certainly would be possible for these images to represent some kind of mental image.
When he displayed the screen, it struck me that the program used to generate the images was Processing or something similar. Because of this, I am interested to see how it can be done and if our class would discuss this topic.