MA1: Geoff Davis: “Abstract Originals” – see below for image gallery
ZX Spectrum 48k – 1984
Micro Arts History ebook – see right side link
Above: data cassette distribution
Generative art
A series of changing art displays, generated from code. Colour and length controlled from a menu at start.
Video: This is fast mode, so it races through the first 5, the last 2 are slower. The slow menu option is better for use as ambient art.
7 generated art displays
Exhibition
Exhibited 2021 at LCB Depot, Leicester see blog.
Details
The cassette inner said:
“A colourful experience for you and your VDU. These mobile graphics can be colour coded to fit your décor. The order, timing and repetition can also be controlled, giving a responsive art display to enhance your next dinner or cocktail party, union meeting or conference.”
The title was put in quotes – “Abstract Originals” – was because they were not individually original (rather, generated from original code) and not abstract in the sense of abstracted from reality – they were code reality. All images and material Geoff Davis 1984 (2021). Prints and so on will be available in 2021, from this site at the Computer Arts Archive.
Note: all the above images are frames from MA1 – Geoff Davis:‘Abstract Originals’ generative art software.
Note: all the above images are frames from MA1: – GeoffDavis:‘Abstract Originals’ generative art software.
Note: all the above images are frames from MA1 – Geoff Davis:‘Abstract Originals’ generative art software.
Note: all the above images are frames from MA1 – Geoff Davis:‘Abstract Originals’ generative art software.
Note: all the above images are frames from MA1 – Geoff Davis:‘Abstract Originals’ generative art software.
Note: all the above images are frames from MA1 – Geoff Davis:‘Abstract Originals’ generative art software.
Note: all the above images are frames from – Geoff Davis:‘Abstract Originals’ generative art software.