Scarlet Convergence | session nov. 2016

The image presented evokes a sense of contained dynamism, an internal explosion of lines converging at a central point, suggesting a latent energy about to manifest. This type of geometric abstraction is part of a long tradition in art, ranging from Russian Constructivism of the early 20th century, with artists such as Vladimir Tatlin and Aleksandr Rodchenko, who sought the expression of modernity through geometric forms and the use of industrial materials, to Suprematism by Kazimir Malevich, which explored pure abstraction and the supremacy of plastic sensation.

In the context of current digital art, this image dialogues with generative aesthetics and algorithmic art. Generative art, influenced by pioneers such as Vera Molnár and Frieder Nake in the 1960s, uses algorithms and autonomous systems to create artworks, often exploring the emergent complexity of simple rules. The image in question seems to employ similar principles, where a set of geometric rules generates a complex and dynamic structure.

Philosophically, the image raises questions about order and chaos, the tension between structure and freedom. The lines, although seemingly chaotic, converge towards a central point, suggesting an underlying order. This dialectic between order and chaos has been a recurring theme in philosophy, from Greek thought with Heraclitus and his idea of constant flux and the logos as an ordering principle, to chaos theory in 20th-century physics, which reveals hidden patterns in seemingly random systems. In digital art, this tension manifests in the ability of algorithms to generate complexity from simple rules, creating a balance between the artist’s control and the system’s autonomy. The work may also recall the wire sculptures of Ruth Asawa, who explored lightness and transparency through complex linear structures.

Title: “Scarlet Convergence”

Description: The image presents a black background on which multiple scarlet red lines are superimposed. These lines vary in thickness and length, and curve and intersect in an apparent controlled disorder. Most of the lines seem to emanate from or converge towards a central point, although this is not explicitly defined. The lines have a slight glow or radiance, which gives them a three-dimensional appearance and makes them stand out from the dark background. A subtle grain or visual noise is observed throughout the image, giving it a slightly rough and organic texture, contrasting with the geometric nature of the lines.

Software: Blender + Gimp.

Author: Marco Antonio P.R.

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