I’ve always been curious about chance, ever since I was a kid thinking about fate. It made me wonder how much we can really predict in life, and how much is just random. I explored concepts like Laplace’s demon, the nature of pseudo-randomness, and even dived a little bit into quantum physics. trying to figure it out. Casey Reas’ talk at Eyeo was eye-opening for me. He showed how randomness can make art really interesting. It’s not just about throwing random stuff together, but setting up systems where chance can do cool things. This got me thinking about my own art differently. What stuck with me was how Casey uses simple rules to make complex stuff happen. It’s like he makes a playground for randomness and lets it go wild, but with some boundaries. I find this mix of control and chaos really cool.
For my sphere project after finishing it, I’m wondering how to use some of Casey’s ideas. Maybe I could make the sphere, which represent atoms, move randomly, or shift things around in unexpected ways. I’m not sure exactly what I’ll do yet, but I want to try something new. I think the right mix of randomness and control depends on what you’re making. Sometimes a bit of randomness makes things feel more real. Other times, you need more control. I usually start with a clear idea, then add some random elements to make it more interesting. Casey’s work has definitely made me want to experiment more with letting go of control and seeing what happens.