'The Game of Life': Exclusive interview with Kjetil Golid by Jason Bailey
We are very pleased to share this great interview with Kjetil Golid as part of our current online exhibition ‘The Game of Life’!
Kjetil is a generative artist and system developer from Norway, with a keen interest in algorithms and data structures.
It was this interest that kickstarted his endeavours within generative art, originally using visualization as a tool for understanding various algorithms. These visualization exercises gradually shifted their focus from being pure, "correct" implementations of well-known algorithms, into a more esoteric realm where the underlying structures mostly serve the purpose of making intricate and aesthetic visuals.
Today, Kjetil's projects are often initiated by the question "What would it look like if ..."; an unfinished idea of a home-grown algorithm together with a visual translation, where it is unclear how the result will look.
Kjetil wants to share his mindset that programming is a wonderful platform for creative expression and, as such, large parts of his code is open for anyone to explore and manipulate. In addition to making static pieces, he also makes interactive tools for generating visuals without the prerequisite of knowing how to code.
“Kjetil Golid embodies the generative art ethos. Golid open sources all his code for other artists to learn from. Further, he has built an amazing set of free tools on his website that makes it easy and fun for anyone to manipulate his algorithms producing brilliant visuals and opening the door to generative art.” - Artnome
Here you can read the full interview on Artnome.
Change of Basis - B4, 2023
Unique NFT
Accompanied by a unique Fine Art Print, signed by the artist
Size: 120 x 85 cm
PRICE: 10 ETH
Description:
'Change of Basis' picks up the thread from Kjetil's earlier partitioning algorithms and extends them into the third dimension, generating subdivided cubes. Repeat a structural pattern in two dimensions, then create a diagonal cross-section in the third dimension, and you are left with something like an evolving pattern gradient. By crosssectioning this cube in specic ways, the simple initial patterns come alive, creating cathedral-like structures and a sense of massive scale. While highly geometric and rule-based, the expression of the pieces is softened up by bright colors and playful linework. Inspiration is taken from Moebius' Sci-illustrations as well as Pushwagner's striking perspective.