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Decagon #12871

Fernando Jerez

Bestiary is inspired by the medieval bestiaries, those collections full of fantastic creatures with a strange and often monstrous appearance. It also stems from the artist's passion for science fiction creatures and the entire genre of creating imagined races and cultures. Arres brings out the darker side of his style to create this collection with his own monsters, creating his first panoply of characters. In them we can see all the imagination and expressiveness of his style, all combined in a magical game that leaves us with a unique and bestial collection!

Javier Arres #462

Nine factions populate the virtual space. While Utopians develop the main net, the others work on their nodes building an economy system over the secondary chains.
Each station is focusing on one activity but there’s some dangers out there: Scammers and Hackers trying to survive doing obscure things.
There are also some drafts and blueprints of stations waiting for a faction to buy and build them. Who knows what its final purpose will be.

This project plays with procedural architectonic structures. I’m using a sci-fi style to present a virtual world populated by space station-like structures.

Use Mouse to Control the Camera.
Click: Stop Rotation.
Double Click: Reset Auto Rotation.
Press Any Key to Change Background Mode. Space -> Stripped -> Fog -> Transparent

Stations #0

**The sale of UMK is a 24 hour timed Open Edition. There is no project size limit on this project. The sale will close on May 2nd at 12pm CT, 24 hours after opening.**
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**:: UMK [Ultra Mechanika]. Beyond technology ::**

Imagine a world where technology not only advances mechanically, but also adapts and changes in response to its environment. 

In this view, machines could evolve into a variety of forms, from biological and organic to architectural and industrial, each with its own unique capabilities and characteristics.

The UMK algorithm could be thought of as a life form that has evolved from a seed. Its DNA defines the way in which it grows and develops.

**:: Motivation ::**

UMK expands my previous explorations of the interaction between humans and technology. 

Previously, In the "Defrag Trilogy" (link in the website), I narrate a tale spanning three chapters, exploring the emotions we encounter as we mature amidst a technologically world. The conclusion: technology emerges victorious every time.

This time, I delve into the idea of a world where human intervention is not necessary, showcasing a hypothetical scenario where machines operate and evolve independently. What would self-evolving technology look like?

**:: Aesthetics ::**

As a devout admirer of Manga and graphic novels, the style of the artwork is centered around creating a hand-drawn, captivating one-page masterpiece. 

With UMK, I embark on a journey of maximalist illustration. A path that pushes the boundaries of my previous creations to achieve  figurative pieces that are both visually stunning and unpredictably intriguing.
 
This maximalist approach is designed to evoke a sense of wonder and exploration. The intricate use of textures and interlocking geometries invites the viewer to dive into the artwork and be entranced by the details and nuances. 

**:: Animation ::**

Animation is crafted to captivate and hold the viewer's attention. Sit back and savor the mesmerizing construction mechanics and the gentle flow of the subtle elements in the background.

**:: Final words ::**

In UMK there is a touch of the clean and dreamlike drawing of Jean Giraud (Moebius), the intricate technological structures of Katsuhiro Otomo, or the biomechanical orgies of H.R. Giger. These are some examples of artists who have left a lasting impression on me and whose works continue to shape my aesthetic sensibility.

Art lies within the code itself. When we view the outcome on the screen, we are witnessing the crystallization of the algorithm at a specific moment, under certain conditions. The code is immutable and the results are mere coincidence. 

Enjoy UMK.

**:: Interaction ::**

You can restart the animation or save it as a hi resolution PNG image.
Tap the screen or mouse click to show the reset/save buttons.
Also you can use keys: 'S' to save , 'R' to restart

UMK #345

**"A nice place to live if you are made of pixels"**

As digital beings, we have been playing, working, making friends in a virtual world for many years. 
Metropixeland is a vibrant metropolis where our pixels can live in peace.

Enjoy a relaxing experience with nostalgic vibes.

Learn more in the project site. 

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**Interaction**
**Click & Drag** mouse for camera control.
**Keys: 1,2,3** changes to different 2D projections. Any other key or mouse-click goes back to Isometric.
**Key '0' (zero)** swaps between transparent background and default sky. Useful for screenshoting and editing.

Metropixeland #436

Minigonals (don't missread OO) is a proof of concept collection merging classic minimalism with a bit of visual illusion.

Simple and clean design that works in small and big sizes.

Press 's' to download a high resolution 5000x5000 pixels PNG image.

Made with p5js. 

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Minigonals #226

Mandal·O·Matic is a relaxing kaleidoscopic pattern generator.

Read a short article about the project here: https://www.fernandojerez.com/site/mandal-o-matic/

Interaction:
Key 'S': swaps between colored and stencil mode
Key 'E': Exports PNG image.


Made with P5js.

License: CC BY 4.0
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mandalomatic #8

There's no room left in heaven.


Made with p5js
License: CC0



Overcrowded #15

Stations #667

Stations by Fernando Jerez

UMK #42

**:: UMK [Ultra Mechanika]. Beyond technology ::**

Imagine a world where technology not only advances mechanically, but also adapts and changes in response to its environment. 

In this view, machines could evolve into a variety of forms, from biological and organic to architectural and industrial, each with its own unique capabilities and characteristics.

The UMK algorithm could be thought of as a life form that has evolved from a seed. Its DNA defines the way in which it grows and develops.

**:: Motivation ::**

UMK expands my previous explorations of the interaction between humans and technology. 

Previously, In the "Defrag Trilogy" (link in the website), I narrate a tale spanning three chapters, exploring the emotions we encounter as we mature amidst a technologically world. The conclusion: technology emerges victorious every time.

This time, I delve into the idea of a world where human intervention is not necessary, showcasing a hypothetical scenario where machines operate and evolve independently. What would self-evolving technology look like?

**:: Aesthetics ::**

As a devout admirer of Manga and graphic novels, the style of the artwork is centered around creating a hand-drawn, captivating one-page masterpiece. 

With UMK, I embark on a journey of maximalist illustration. A path that pushes the boundaries of my previous creations to achieve  figurative pieces that are both visually stunning and unpredictably intriguing.
 
This maximalist approach is designed to evoke a sense of wonder and exploration. The intricate use of textures and interlocking geometries invites the viewer to dive into the artwork and be entranced by the details and nuances. 

**:: Animation ::**

Animation is crafted to captivate and hold the viewer's attention. Sit back and savor the mesmerizing construction mechanics and the gentle flow of the subtle elements in the background.

**:: Final words ::**

In UMK there is a touch of the clean and dreamlike drawing of Jean Giraud (Moebius), the intricate technological structures of Katsuhiro Otomo, or the biomechanical orgies of H.R. Giger. These are some examples of artists who have left a lasting impression on me and whose works continue to shape my aesthetic sensibility.

Art lies within the code itself. When we view the outcome on the screen, we are witnessing the crystallization of the algorithm at a specific moment, under certain conditions. The code is immutable and the results are mere coincidence. 

Enjoy UMK.

**:: Interaction ::**

You can restart the animation or save it as a hi resolution PNG image.
Tap the screen or mouse click to show the reset/save buttons.
Also you can use keys: 'S' to save , 'R' to restart

UMK by Fernando Jerez

Minigonals #161

Minigonals

Mandalomatic #2

Mandalomatic

Overcrowded #107

Overcrowded

Inked is the first collection of 'DEFRAG Trilogy' or 'How the machine took over our lives'.

'DEFRAG Trilogy' invites you to think about what your life would be like without all the technology that surrounds us or how digital has taken over our way of thinking.

Inked represents the first contact with the machines and how it can become a painful experience but it stays with us all our lives.

More info about DEFRAG: https://www.fernandojerez.com/site/defrag-trilogy/

License: Creative Commons 4.0. Attributtion only. 
Allowed commercial uses. Attribution required

Made with p5js 




INKED #121

INKED #39

INKED

Neonphobia is the second collection of 'DEFRAG Trilogy' or 'How the machine took over our lives'.

'DEFRAG Trilogy' invites you to think about what your life would be like without all the technology that surrounds us or how digital has taken over our way of thinking.

Neonphobia represents the moment when you're fooled by technology and you think you’re in control, but it was an illusion. You're serving the machine.

More info about DEFRAG: https://www.fernandojerez.com/site/defrag-trilogy/

Keys: Press 'E' for download a hi-res image

License: Creative Commons 4.0. Attributtion only.
Allowed commercial uses. Attribution required

Made with p5js 

Neonphobia #129

Neonphobia #140

Neonphobia

Innocence is the third and last collection of 'DEFRAG Trilogy' or 'How the machine took over our lives'.

'DEFRAG Trilogy' invites you to think about what your life would be like without all the technology that surrounds us or how digital has taken over our way of thinking.

Innocence represents how we live inside a invisible cage. We take our daily tech-pills to kill the pain of living without machines. We totally forgot how it started.

More info about DEFRAG: https://www.fernandojerez.com/site/defrag-trilogy/

Keys: Press 'E' for download a hi-res image

License: Creative Commons 4.0. Attributtion only.
Allowed commercial uses. Attribution required

Innocence #5

Innocence #33

Innocence

Minimal, clean and soft. Just like a sweet dream.

Press 'S' key to download a PNG.

Made with care and p5.js

Sweet Dreams #36

Sweet Dreams #35

Sweet Dreams

Metropixeland #320

Metropixeland by Fernando Jerez

***Renaissance*** invites you to think about the process of growing back or regenerating after a period of loss or damage. It suggests the idea of new growth and renewal that is fueled by the energy released during the period of change.

We see this in the world today. Abandoned cities after a catastrophe where nature claims the territory invading buildings and cracking structures. Or in a more intimate way, the energy that drives us to recover and rebuild after a loss.

Renaissance always propels life forward, overcoming destruction. Without destruction, there is no room for new life.

**Motivation**
It’s all about two main concepts: Energy and transformation.

The idea that life prevails even after the worst catastrophes made me imagine a scenario where a new form of life could emerge over the ruins and chaos, fueled by an enigmatic source of energy.

The science fiction lover in me began to imagine an alien world where strange pseudo-organic forms started to emerge from the remnants of an abandoned structure, pushed forward by some mysterious energy source.

On the other hand the romantic guy in me thinks of it as a regeneration period after a loss fueled by energy and motivation. A chaotic period full of emotions and encountered feelings.

**Aesthetics**
Renaissance is a collection where experimentation with light and movement has guided the creative process. An exploration of a visual territory where light and composition serve the initial concept: Energy and transformation.

A convoluted system of pseudo-organic forms emerging over a more rigid and artificial structure represents the transformation, or the duality of destruction and life.

Saturated colors, flash lights, and high contrast are used to illustrate the concept of energy driving and feeding the whole system.

A composition where the strength lies in the light and the movement, enhances the idea of a world that is alive and constantly changing and regenerating.

Through the creation of a pseudo-abstract work, the viewer is invited to envision various scenarios where transformation takes place: Science-fiction universes, unconventional architectural forms, or even fantastical botanical landscapes.

**Animation**
The animation has been added to enhance the rendering process of the final piece. It adds context to the work by presenting the transformation process in two phases: the creation of a chaotic state that gradually becomes organized and culminates in a final explosion of light and color to celebrate the emergence of a new life.

**Non deterministic variations**
In this project, the possibility for the viewer to interact with the artwork and generate non-deterministic variations is added.

While the initial output is always the same, double-clicking or pressing 'R' reconstructs the piece by randomly modifying certain aspects of how the process of emergence occurs. 

This offers an opportunity to explore the algorithm within the scope of the minted piece, engaging the audience in the process of discovery and experimentation.

I'm pleased to share with the viewer the feeling of exploration and discovery that artists experience when creating our collections.

**Final words**
The title 'Renaissance' means regeneration or being born again, but it also connects us with a period in history where there was a renewed interest in art and a burst of creativity. In a way,  we are experiencing a second renaissance, this time focused on digital art.

This collection aims to awaken the curiosity and imagination of the viewer, making them wonder: What is happening here? and hopefully communicate a positive message: There’s a new life when you find the energy and motivation.

By adding non-deterministic variations, the viewer is encouraged to interact and better appreciate the beauty of the created artwork, making them part of the creation process.

I hope you enjoy Renaissance.

Renaissance #9

Renaissance #12

Renaissance by Fernando Jerez

Summer vibes. Party, sun, beach, sea waves, sand. An abstract composition that captures the sensations of a wonderful summer vacation. 

An exploration of the contrast between rigid and organic, abstraction, and pointillism. An algorithmic art piece selected from many candidates to be part of this wonderful collection.

Made with custom algorithms. This piece is a snapshot of the endless exploration when creating long-form algorithmic collections.

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52 WEEKS ARTISTS DROP is an independent and pioneering proposal in digital art organized by NftCanarias where a group of important artists from the Spanish and Latin American cryptoart scene will release 52 works (one per week) during the 52 weeks of the year 2024. Our goal is to encourage collaboration between artists, support artists who are joining the cryptoart scene and build a network of collectors linked to the project.

https://nftcanarias.org/ 

Summer Party

Experimental, explorations, works that do not fit into other collections.

The backyard

Snakeish! explores the realm of minimalistic abstraction.

The algorithm simulates a group of snakes attempting to navigate a grid, reminiscent of the classic Nokia snake game. When all the snakes become trapped, they transform into bold, vibrant lines.

The aesthetic leans towards minimalism, featuring strong color palettes and subtle texturing surrounding the snakes. The artwork is designed to be visually appealing in both large and small sizes.

This collection serves as a special gift for 'Summer Party' collectors, for many of them this will be their inaugural experience with a generative collection.

Enjoy the playful world of Snakeish!

Cheers,
Fernando.

Fernando Jerez (Fernando-Jerez)

Fernando Jerez (Fernando-Jerez)

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