Eternal Recursion
Year: 2018
Material: Digital.
Size: Various.
Question: What is made visible in the abyss of infinite recursion?
About Eternal Recursion
"Eternal Recursion" (2018) by XenoFluff is a sophisticated digital piece that delves into the fundamental aspects of algorithmic processes in art creation. It exemplifies the intersection of Conceptual Art and contemporary Integrated Media, utilizing a generative process to create dynamically evolving digital paintings.
The cornerstone of this digital work is a recursive algorithm that begins with the top memes of 2018. These memes are subjected to a 'digital paintbrush' yielding an image composed of the last ten generated outputs of the recursive algorithm. As the algorithm loops, one output is randomly selected and replaced with the new composite image, continuously transforming the gallery of inputs used for the next composition.
The algorithm ran for several weeks, and as XenoFluff notes, it begins to reveal its own nature. The result is a series of unique outputs that maintain a consistent aesthetic, each a unique piece of digital art, yet clearly a part of the same series. This is a clear play on the concept of recursion where a simple rule being applied repetitively over time can lead to unexpected and complex outcomes.
"Eternal Recursion" exists to provoke contemplation regarding the unpredictable nature of recursive processes and their aesthetic implications in a digital context. XenoFluff continues to push the frontiers of Contemporary Art, honing their focus on the algorithmic spirit as the manifestation of automated imagination and creativity. This work asks us to investigate what can be revealed in the depths of seemingly endless recurring processes, summoning us to peer into the inky depths of the infinite digital abyss.
