Genesis of Cyberspace | session nov 2017

The presented image evokes a sense of fragmented urban complexity, a digital landscape that unfolds before our eyes like a constantly evolving metropolis. In the context of current digital art, this work dialogues with the tradition of geometric abstraction and constructivism, but with a clear technological imprint. A tension between order and chaos, structure and dissolution, can be observed, reflecting the very contradictions of the digital age.

From a philosophical perspective, the work invites us to reflect on the nature of reality in the 21st century. What does it mean to inhabit a space that is both physical and virtual? How do digital technologies influence our perception of time and space? The fragmentation observed in the image could be interpreted as a metaphor for the fragmentation of human experience in the digital age, where information flows constantly and identities multiply in cyberspace.

This piece falls within a current of digital art that explores the possibilities of abstract representation through the use of computer tools. It distances itself from traditional figurative representations and focuses on the exploration of shapes, colors, and textures generated by algorithms and digital processes. In this sense, it dialogues with the work of pioneers such as Vera Molnár, Frieder Nake, and Harold Cohen, who in the 1960s began experimenting with the use of computers for artistic creation. A link can also be established with artistic movements such as Kazimir Malevich’s Suprematism, for the search for pure abstraction and the preeminence of geometric forms, and Russian Constructivism by Vladimir Tatlin and Aleksandr Rodchenko, for the exploration of the possibilities of space and structure. Today, artists like Refik Anadol take these explorations to new levels, using artificial intelligence and big data to create immersive and dynamic works.

Title: “Genesis of Cyberspace”

Description: The image presents an abstract composition dominated by fragmented geometric shapes that seem to float on a background of blue and violet tones with subtle gradients. The shapes, mainly rectangular and prismatic, intertwine and overlap, creating a sense of depth and complexity. Details of fine lines and metallic glints can be seen, suggesting a three-dimensional digital construction. The color palette includes magenta, yellow, gray, and white tones, which contrast with the background and add dynamism to the composition. In the lower central part, a kind of cloud or mist of white and light blue is observed, which adds a soft texture and an organic element in contrast to the geometric rigidity of the rest of the image. The image appears to be computer-generated, probably using 3D modeling and rendering software. The high resolution and level of detail suggest a sophisticated digital production process.

Software: Blender + Gimp.

Author: Marco Antonio P.R.

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