Author
Guo, Ruiwen
Other Contributors
Lawson, Shawn A.; Century, Michael; Chang, Ben; Miller, Dennis H.;
Date Issued
2014-05
Subject
Electronic arts
Degree
MFA;
Terms of Use
This electronic version is a licensed copy owned by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY. Copyright of original work retained by author.;
Abstract
Algorithmic Menagerie is a continuation of and the MFA thesis work of my long term research exploring artificial life and self-organization in the field of computer-based generative art. Programmed in Processing, Algorithmic Menagerie is an interactive virtual environment inhabited by algorithmic creatures. These creatures with dynamic cellular structures are created using various methods of finite subdivision on geometric objects, and exhibit different kinds of biological interactions with each other, reaching an equilibrium within the simulated ecosystem. Audience participants are invited to intervene or interact in the life processes. The inspirations along the development of the entire project are discussed in this thesis paper, along with the relevant technical aspects and the aesthetic context in which my works are located.;
Description
May 2014; School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Department
Dept. of the Arts;
Publisher
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY
Relationships
Rensselaer Theses and Dissertations Online Collection;
Access
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