Generative Arts Collective

Generative Arts Collective focuses on the intersection of technology and artistic creation, emphasizing tutorials, news, and inspirational content in the realm of generative art and design. It explores a wide range of topics including the advancement of art through technology, creative coding, the integration of AI in art, and the exploration of new media and tools for artistic expression.

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Artist as Inventor, Max Meets GL and Organ Pipe Physics

118 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24

Art has consistently advanced technology, suggesting a kinship between the two.
Artists play a crucial role in technology advancement through tool experimentation.
Artists are pioneers in shaping and developing their mediums, not just passive users.

Your Brain On Art, Plotters, and Veoluz

79 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24

🎨 Art & Illustration Art Creativity Books Tools Technology

Explore creative coding tutorials to learn new things.
Read Licia's Plotter Painting Q&A for insights into her art perspective.
Consider the transformative power of engaging in art for well-being.

Noisy SVGs, Dynamic Wearables and 2024 Predictions

92 implied HN points • 27 Dec 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Generative Art Digital Design Creative Coding 3D Modeling

Explore innovative ideas while being mindful of traditional barriers
Predictions for 2024 include more VR/AR creativity, AI art fatigue, and interactive blockchain projects
Learn about making noisy SVGs, dynamic wearables, and engaging in generative arts

Doing Nothing, Creative Freedom and Airfoil - Tutorial

13 implied HN points • 19 Mar 24

🎨 Art & Illustration Generative Art Tutorial

Creativity thrives on individual freedom, allowing artists to express themselves uniquely.
Artists grapple with the balance of being authentic while also desiring recognition and fair compensation for their work.
Consider the interplay between individual expression and collective culture in creative pursuits to maintain a harmonious balance.

Pixels as Code, Lindenmayer Systems, and Crumpled Paper

65 implied HN points • 01 Dec 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Generative Arts Creative Coding

Lindenmayer Systems involve symbols and strings for geometric structures
Creative AI can transform still images into character animation
Pixels can be converted into particles for artistic designs

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Live Coding Quilts, OpenSCAD, and the Tale of the Subpixel Zoo

105 implied HN points • 27 Aug 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Creative Coding 3D Modeling Generative Art Visual Arts

Developing creativity takes time and dedication.
Exploring different tools and communities can lead to unexpected enjoyment and inspiration.
Experimenting with generative art and coding can open up new creative possibilities.

Variable Fonts, Neural Graphic Primitives and Flash-backs

65 implied HN points • 24 Sep 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Generative Arts Creative Coding Typography

Flash technology heavily influenced the development of modern tools used in creative coding and generative arts.
The transition from Flash to other technologies like ActionScript, Processing, and P5 played a significant role in shaping the current landscape of digital art.
Exploring variable fonts and neural graphic primitives can lead to innovative and intriguing creations in the digital art world.

Fungal Architectures, R As A Game Engine, and Photoresistors

105 implied HN points • 14 Apr 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Generative Arts Creative Coding Digital Art Exhibitions Book recommendations

Fungal Architectures exhibition prompts exploration of life and nature through an artist's lens
Using Photoresistors (LDRs) on Raspberry Pi with RNBO for creative projects and experiments
R is highlighted as a game engine with potential for AI tools like Blockade Labs and Spline AI

Javascript Game Engines, Very Low Frequencies, and Randomness

79 implied HN points • 10 May 23

🕹 Technology Randomness Creative Coding Generative Arts Programming

Creativity involves connecting randomness and finding harmony in unexpected patterns.
Javascript game engines use player actions to create generative experiences in creative coding.
Very low frequencies in Earth's natural radio noise are used for cryptographic protocols and generative arts.

Reading Deeply, Modeling 3D Patterns and SVG Paths

52 implied HN points • 18 Jul 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Generative Art Creative Coding Digital Art

Reading deeply and understanding context in creative coding is crucial for exploring new possibilities
Appreciating and understanding past works adds depth and perspective to creative endeavors
Having a deep understanding of context and perspective can pave the way for future exploration and discoveries

Spinning Flips, 3D Ceramics, and #GenArtCraft

65 implied HN points • 28 Mar 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Generative Arts Creative Coding AI Art Ceramics Visual Arts

Generative AI models like ChatGPT can provide exciting creative uses for artists.
Artists like Vera Molnár integrated computer programming into their art, exploring mathematical patterns.
New initiatives like #GenCodeCraft on OpenProcessing provide collaborative platforms for experimenting with generative art.

Early Computer Art, Word Music, and Creative PowerPoint Programming

39 implied HN points • 12 Jun 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Music Programming

Early computer art has been linked to creativity since the 50s and 60s.
Word music involves composing using text scores, breaking free from musical norms.
Creative programming in tools like PowerPoint can lead to fun and impractical but enjoyable creations.

Organic Architecture, Automation, and Poisson Flow

26 implied HN points • 04 Aug 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Generative Art Creative Coding Automation

Exploring 3D generative asset creation using computational geometry libraries like CGAL can lead to combining organic and inorganic processes.
Automation in creative coding through projects like Automaton offers a framework and GUI to connect coding pieces with animations.
Learning about Poisson Flow Generative Models can provide insights into generating images using deep learning models inspired by physics.

AI Sculpting, Voronoi Fonts, and Tomorrow and Tomorrow

26 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Generative Arts Creative Coding Artificial Intelligence Fonts

AI Sculpting involves using machine learning to create 3D sculptures
Artistic fonts can transform text into generative art with hidden messages
New approaches to simulations can provide insights into understanding nature

Prophetic Art, ChatGPT Inside and Out, and The History of Shadows

26 implied HN points • 17 Feb 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Generative Arts Creative Coding ChatGPT

Art has a predictive nature, influencing future culture and innovation.
Artists play a key role in shaping social conscience and driving new ideas.
Philosophical questions about art's prophetic nature and societal impact are worth pondering.

Audio Reactive Shaders, Prehistoric Midjourney, and Modular ChatGPT

13 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Generative Arts Visual art Creative Coding Artificial Intelligence Typography

The potential of creating audio reactive shaders using Three.js and ShaderPark
Visualizing extinct creatures with an AI-generated series by Midjourney
Exploring the magic of Eurorack and ChatGPT for creative music creation