Reas’s exploration of chance operations in art, particularly in digital art, is both inspiring and thought-provoking. His work, such as “Process 18” and the cancer cell artwork, demonstrates the potential of randomness to create visually engaging and conceptually interesting pieces.
While I appreciate the potential of randomness to spark creativity, I remain skeptical about its role in creating truly meaningful art. I believe that artistic expression should be more intentional and controlled to ensure that the work conveys a clear message or evokes a specific emotional response.
Furthermore, chance-based methods can have limitations, such as the potential for repetitive or uninteresting outcomes. It’s essential to use these techniques strategically and thoughtfully to avoid creating work that lacks depth or meaning.
In my own work, I plan to incorporate randomness in a controlled manner. For example, in my second assignment, shape spiral, I incorporated randomness into my code, by randomizing the color and the shape displayed.