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– New Media is the umbrella term that refers to any Digital Art, Computer Art, or Net Art that is created and enjoyed through new emerging technologies, user interaction, and the connectivity of the global internet community. New Media Art is a method of exploration and experimentation within larger cultural, political, and artistic contexts. Moreover, … Continue reading Reflections on “New Media Art”

– As wonderful and miraculous the Web is, there are undoubtedly some “ill effects” that a user of the Web will eventually face.  For one, many governments and corporations have begun to employ surveillance and censorship on its users, violating the freedom of speech and expression – one of the Web’s fundamental principles. Similarly, large … Continue reading Reflections for Tim Berners-Lee’s “Long Live the Web”

“Witness a canvas of a plain, white brick wall as it transforms into a botanical wonderland of overgrown ivy vines and leaves. Click the mouse to start and stop the growth of the plant, tracking each leaf and children vine the parent vine creates.” ABSTRACT:  The photo below shows what’s known as “Hedera helix,” the … Continue reading Hedera helix: an exploration of algorithmic botany

First, a link to the full sketch on p5.js Web Editor A screen recording and screenshot of the sketch is provided below:   This sketch adapts the code created in the”Imaginary Creatures Project” and converts it into a newly defined Class Mushroom (Refer to the code in the previous post). In the old sketch, I … Continue reading Object Dancers: Psychedelic Mushrooms

First, the link to my sketch on p5.js Web Editor – For this sketch, I was heavily inspired by psychedelic art. I’ve always loved the bright neon colors and somewhat chaotic mix of shapes and objects, and of course, I adore the mushroom motif that is common in many drawings. I found enjoyment looking online … Continue reading Imaginary Creatures: Psychedelic Mushrooms

Link to all 7drawings on p5.js Web Editor: https://editor.p5js.org/pphoebelemonn/collections/OS3Ub6LwZ – For this set of drawings, I decided on the theme of water. Of course, using oscillations and sine waves are the perfect tool to mimic the waves found in the oceans, so having the water theme is very fitting. However, I also wanted to incorporate … Continue reading Generative Art: Water

First, a link to my full sketch on p5.js Web Editor: I created an interactive drawing that allows users to create abstract designs and drawings with triangle shapes. I wanted the design to be bright, colorful, and playful; hence, I chose to use the following color palette against a pale blue background. The drawing is … Continue reading Interactive Drawing: Paper Airplanes

First, a link to my completed sketch & code on p5.js Web Editor -For my first coding mini project, I used the following photo of my dorm room to base my digital sketch from:  – Then I created a pencil sketch of the photo. I used graph paper to make it easier to visualize in … Continue reading Drawing with Code: My First Sketch

– As someone who has been trained in classical music performance, I enjoyed coming across 1950’s composer John Cage in this article. He was known for avant-garde, experimental pieces, his most famous piece being titled “Four Pieces.” This piece is designed to be played by any instrument and any group of players, although it has … Continue reading Thoughts on “Chance-Imagery”