Abstract

The goal of this project was to extend artificial life art-by-choice methods for creating abstract two-dimensional computer art to abstract three-dimensional computer art. Of particular importance were the exploration of artists “tools” that could “control” artificial life art, escaping the so-called “tyranny of the rectangle”, and meeting the challenge of expressing oneself in virtual non-planar abstracts. This project culminated in a series of screen-rendered cubes. The CUBES documents the emergence of a new art form.

•  Gary R. Greenfield holds a Ph.D in algebra from Oregon State University and a B.A. in mathematics from the University of California at Los Angeles. He is Associate professor of mathematics and computer science at the University of Richmond. His interests include cryptography, artificial life and algorithmic art.

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