The implementation of algorithms showcased in the video intrigued me, particularly the simulations where algorithms breathe life into meaningful constructs. Witnessing the utilization of body and tissue geometries to craft clothing was especially striking, demonstrating the fusion of art and technology in multiple ways.
The portrayal of randomness in Reas’s presentation was particularly interesting to me. Each pattern, stemming from a singular algorithm, unfolded into multiple distinct artworks with subtle alterations in speed or character selection. This showed us the ways in which randomness has the capability in generating diverse artistic expressions, raising questions about the nature of creativity in algorithmic art.
However, in a previous course I attended the debate of when does an algorithm is allowed to be credited for the work it creates popped a lot. Especially when AI can generate images using solely a prompt. Of course, in Reas’s case it is completely different due to the fact that code is being used as a tool, but, what does it mean for artists now when using a prompt?