Pseudocode
Year: 2018
Material: Tempura on Muslin, projection.
Size: 40'x10'.
Question: How does process abstraction relate to the digital glitch?
About Pseudocode
"Pseudocode" (2018) by XenoFluff is a poignant exploration of the intricate relationship between algorithmic processes and the aesthetics of 'glitch'. Employing both traditional art forms and digital technology, the artistic piece situates itself within the realms of Integrated Media and Conceptual Art.
The work is composed of a large tapestry made from tempura on muslin, stretching 40 feet by 10 feet along the wall. This tapestry serves as the canvas upon which live generative algorithms are projected. The converging multitudes of code create patterns that seem to imbue the static tapestry with a sense of dynamic intensity, making it appear to glow and change.
Beside the piece, pseudocode for both the algorithms and the process of creating the abstract tapestry is displayed. The inclusion of the pseudocode unpacks the underlying mathematical algorithmic logic, granting viewers insight into the transformative process happening before their eyes and encouraging them to appreciate the interplay of code, data, and visual art.
By showcasing both the process (through pseudocode) and the end result (the glowing tapestry), XenoFluff stimulates a discourse on process abstraction and the beauty inherent in digital 'glitches'. "Pseudocode" embodies XenoFluff's unique capacity to blend seemingly disparate elements into a cohesive narrative, thus continually pushing the boundaries of what constitutes Contemporary Art.
