Robert Hodgin, “Magnetic Structures”, 2007

By admin | Published: June 23, 2010

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Robert Hodgin’s work with code to simulate magnetism, usually expressed in flocking algorithms or visual effects, are rendered here into papery structures. Read More »

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Ahmed Alireza, “Kitchen Interior 4″, 2006

By admin | Published: June 23, 2010

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A deceptively simple 3d-rendered interior by Ahmed Alireza is given richness and atmosphere by an unusual composition and the subtle effect textures have on reflected light.

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Simon David Eden, “Looking for Leeuwenhoek ii”

By admin | Published: May 11, 2010

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Inspired by molecular science and quantum physics, Simon David Eden tries to express what can not be seen with the naked eye (in this case dedicated to the “Father of Microbiology” Antonie van Leeuwenhoek). These “Codagraphs” are a fusion of drawing, sclupture, photography and digital processing.

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Jean-Francois Rauzier, “Voyages Extraordinaires”, 2009

By admin | Published: May 11, 2010

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Another Hyperphoto from Jean-Francois Rauzier, exemplifying his ability to create all-encompassing viewpoints. Difficult to represent on a web page, this work seems to wrap around the viewer while simultaneously being both “zoomed out” and “zoomed in”. Read More »

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Adam Martinakis, “Space With Two Suns”, 2010

By admin | Published: April 22, 2010

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Adam Martinakis’s virtual scenes could never exist in the physical world and yet seem like real, atmospheric places. Read More »

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Herbert W Franke, “Lightforms 1″, 1953-55

By admin | Published: April 15, 2010

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These early algorithmic visualisations by Herbert W Franke (in partnership with Andreas Hubner) were coincidentally created at the same time as Ben Laposky’s, employing the same technique of photographing oscilloscope traces Read More »

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Thomas Demuth, “Ecce Homo 23″, 2007

By admin | Published: March 22, 2010

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Thomas Demuth has coined the term “polygonist” to describe his visceral work. Digital geometry is often expressed in un-smoothed planes and every subject is contained within a cell-like box, however the overall effect is expressive and full of life.

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Gilles Tran, “Fall”, 2008

By admin | Published: March 5, 2010

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Another unsettling and surreal piece from Gilles Tran. The use of unexpected diagonals gives an everyday scene an enormous twist.

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Alex Dragulescu, “Pwslineage”, 2002-2008

By admin | Published: February 22, 2010

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This peice is part of the series “Malwarez”. Comissioned by Messagelabs, Alex Dragulescu’s software creates virtual organisms in response to the effect that Worms, Trojans, Viruses and Spyware have on a computers internal systems. Below another program generates virtual buildings that respond to Spam  Read More »

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DP Henry, “Picture By Drawing Machine”, 1962

By admin | Published: February 22, 2010

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DP Henry re-purposed old anaologue Bombsight computers from a Second World War bomber to create these intricate,  “peerless parabolas” in 1962. Read More »

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