Recursion is a method in computer science and mathematics that involves a function calling itself. It is commonly used to describe objects with specific repeating patterns, such as fractals, plants in nature, and the Fibonacci sequence. In this section, we extend the concept of recursion to include “recursiveness,” where works exhibit self-replication in both their imagery and logic, and generate diversity through random intervention. Based on the complexity of their logic, we have chosen three common expressions:
The classic recursion expression is when a single line branches out into multiple lines until it forms a tree. Here, we showcase “Little Trees” and “Shape Observation,” which are themed around trees and corals respectively, as well as “CHROMATLAS, Vol. 7,” which exhibits a different but structurally similar pattern.
If “fractal tree” is the recursion application for lines, then extending it to the plane or three-dimensional space can produce multiple subspaces. Variations in the density of segmentation can create contrasting tension and rich details. This category displays “Returns, Vintage QR Codes,” “Labyrinth,” “Megalopolis,” “Recursive and Blocks,” “(de)construction,” and “Divide by Circle” for segmented planes, as well as “Plottable Thousands,” which incorporates packing algorithms.
“Cellular automata” is a discrete model that uses a unit square to simulate the interactions between individual units. It can be used to model natural phenomena, cell replication processes, and more. “Nil” uses this model to generate textures within blocks, “Muraka” uses it to simulate the dynamic growth of coral cells, and “adrift” uses a similar principle to generate cities.
立陶宛藝術家伊馮娜‧陶,擅長攝影和人工智慧創作,至今已獲得多項國際大獎;通過「機器學習」,作品融合了大量照片,主題多為建物與景觀。她試圖鑿開事物之間的隱密連繫,當此關係浮現,所見對象則如夢境場景般可相互轉化,超越意識的邊界。2021年8月發表的〈邊界之屋〉呈現凜冽低限的色調,在幻化過程中佐以炙熱的紅光;〈意識的地平線〉系列目前分〈冬晚〉和〈超新星〉兩部,皆致力捕捉都市形貌在觀者記憶和不同情感狀態下的模糊、混亂與交融。