Feral File  N=12

Resonances" is a raw representation of the artist's journey of life-shattering experiences and subsequent reconstruction. It encapsulates the chaotic and disruptive effects of emerging technology, the global anxiety induced by the pandemic, and the information overflow from the volatile crypto art market. Still, the work also builds on a profound interconnectedness with peers, environment, technology, art, and humanity. The creation process echoes this sense of connection, as this work was born of a collaborative effort with twelve artists.

The emergent shapes are cut from intersecting circles, breaking their uniformity. As a metaphor to humanity, each shape begins with its own unique color, yet after intersecting and colliding, that color fragments and reduces or becomes even more vibrant. The interference patterns remind one of raindrops on waters surface, movement in stillness.

Interactive keyboard controls:
[s] Save a PNG image of the live view, default resolution is 3072  4096 pixels

Resonances #13

Beeldelementen seeks order amongst chaos. Bart Simons establishes structure by placing elements on a grid, then disrupting this order by introducing patterns, colors, and distortions. While the end result appears disorganized upon first glance, closer inspection reveals residual organization in the layers.

The graphic nature is reminiscent of collage constructed of cut up images from magazines. There is an echo of the punchcards which drove the creation of early generative art in the 1960s with programming languages such as FORTRAN being translated to holes in paper.

In particular, the concentric circles evident in some of the pieces belie the macro organization that is destroyed by the program. Repeated off-center layers thwart the attempt to find order, yet it can be found if each layer is examined and traced in turn.

Beeldelementen #13

Tessellate" is an embodiment of geometric precision and repetition, with each distinctive patch reflecting its unique color and texture, and together contributing to a larger design. This work showcases the harmony possible within diversity.

RalenArc uses code to combine textures from two distinct art forms: the fluidity of watercolor and the meticulous structuring of patchwork. The organic blending of watercolors is recreated to contribute hazy dream-like palettes, building on layers to evoke the viewers memories. Like Boro quilts, a traditional Japanese art form dating to the 17th century, the work ties together various patches in rectangular forms with rough edges. The interplay between colors, shapes, and textures is a key aspect of this work, adding depth while enhancing the natural realism.

One of the patch fills is reminiscent of the famous 10 PRINT program, a one-line piece of code written in BASIC for the Commodore 64 computer. The program prints alternating forward slashes (/) and backslashes (\) to create a generative maze in the terminal. This is one of the earliest accessible generative art programs that permeated personal computing in the 1980s. 

The combination of references from code, watercolor, and fabric result in singular dream-like compositions building on RalenArcs extensive experience with traditional media.

Tessellate #13

Waves and Lines, Interlocking, Interweaving, Ever Flowing, Fixed in Time"

Nadieh Bremers artwork wavves (pronounced waves) leverages the artists playful use of color to convey a sense of interaction. Distinct blocks combine with groups of fluid lines, suggesting the parallel creative processes and intersecting practices at the heart of the N=12. Bremers work is intentionally abstract and left to the viewer for interpretation.

wavves #13

Piter Pasmas Balls to the Walls is an example of the artists unique ability to create worlds with advanced techniques. Using swirls to create illusory color, Pasma combines simple primitive forms to suggest a deeper story. The subject of these artworks are seemingly plucked from a story by H.P. Lovecraft, representing unknowable alien circumstances, existing despite the threat of all-consuming darkness. The combination of small multiples into a larger body echo the theme of the exhibition: building something from the influence of many parts.

Pasma has great technical influence on his contemporaries, providing many generative artists with pseudorandom number generators and elegantly written functions. His experience in the European demoscene of the late 1990s continues to drive his pursuit of technical excellence, manipulating each pixel with complex mathematical equations in as few characters of code as possible. With this mastery, Pasma is able to create photorealistic renderings, yet in this artwork he eschews that realism for a distorted sense of alien mystery.

The camera work behind the 1997 science fiction horror movie Cube served as inspiration for Pasmas research in generating random 3-dimensional (3D) signed distance field (SDF) environments. The set for the film consists of only one and a half rooms, yet the story takes place across a large maze with many distinct rooms. The film crew used camera angles and lighting tricks to leverage limited space to give the illusion of many unique spaces. The artist imagines a single corner in an infinite room, with an inverse cubic corner protruding from it, as the base 3D scene for every composition in the artwork, producing variations through camera angles and color.

Balls to the Walls #13

Crosstalk is instantly recognizable as an ippsketch artwork, incorporating elements that have come to define his high effort minimalism. The grid, bold ROYGBP colors, and primary forms construct a story of interconnectedness. There are 12 distinct shapes, each symbolizing an artist from the exhibition. They are unique yet connected, some close while others are set apart. The lines underpinning the connection between forms extend out of the artwork to the outside world, hinting at the external resources and knowledge pulled into the group. The project originally had texture and light but these were stripped away in an effort to say as much as possible with as little as possible. ippsketch referenced both circuit boards and wooden bead maze toys while constructing this work, showcasing his balance of an engineers execution with a playful spirit.

Crosstalk #13

Located in the heart of the New York's Financial District, Station3 is a beautiful and collaborative workspace environment supporting builders and artists in the Web3 ecosystem.

The Station3 Patron NFT is different, radically different. 100% of the capital raised goes directly to Web3 teams, individuals, and artists at Station3. The Web3 IRL community that were building all know and appreciate that its the Patron that makes it all possible.

As the Station3 teams go on to develop successful cutting edge technologies and iconic pieces of art, the patron would have played a key role and will share in their success. The decentralized nature of Web3 makes it ideal for being able to share in that success.

Station3 Patron

Located in the heart of the New York's Financial District, Station3 is a beautiful and collaborative workspace environment supporting builders and artists in the Web3 ecosystem.

The Station3 Patron NFT is different, radically different.  100% of the capital raised goes directly to Web3 teams, individuals, and artists at Station3.  The Web3 IRL community that we're building all know and appreciate that it's the Patron that makes it all possible. 

As the Station3 teams go on to develop successful cutting edge technologies and iconic pieces of art, the patron would have played a key role and will share in their success. The decentralized nature of Web3 makes it ideal for being able to share in that success.

Station3 NYC Patron #953

The Great Traversal by Gorilla Sun

Is our path in life predetermined or are we the masters of our own fate?

The great traversal combines point distributions and curved paths to bring to life interesting interwoven compositions. The traversers make their way through the canvas based on a simple principle - at every position the closest point is consumed and added to the traverser's path. Using Hobby curves to visualize these trails gives them an almost organic aesthetic.

The Great Traversal #8

Layers

Layers is the result of a study on drawing pixels, using a custom-made attractor.

The entire piece can be drawn in a single "for-loop" that draws a single pixel on every iteration. Carefully crafted mathematical formulas and logic decide where each next pixel will be drawn.

The final result is comprised of multiple layers that can be uncovered with patience.

Press "p" to pause or unpause the rendering.

Press "r" to render the artwork again. This will toggle between a high-detail render and a fast, low-detail render.

Press "v" to render a vertical version of the same artwork.

Written in JavaScript

Layers #19

OpenSea Shared Storefront

Refulgent is a collection of algorithmically generated artworks. Complex compositions generated with diverse colors. Each figure has a bright shine and glow, which is similar to lights and lasers. These figures have texture that gives a modern and futuristic feel, and fits with the rest of the composition. 

Created by RalenArc

Refulgent #129

EX-LIBRIS

The concept of EX-LIBRIS came to life just days before my long pilgrimage to the Art Blocks Marfa Weekend back in September. Out of this initial batch, only 32 bookmarks were created. What began as an intention to craft charming mementos for a select circle of online friends swiftly evolved into a revelation of the creative potential inherent in this unique format.

These meticulously designed bookmarks, infused with a thirst learning and self actualization,  served as more than just a placeholders within pages. They encapsulated a narrative of artistic exploration, self-discovery, and interpersonal connections. It was at this moment that the decision to immortalize this project on the blockchain took hold.

EX-LIBRIS captures the essence of a singular moment in timea moment where I found my tribe as an artist. With an ethos rooted in uniqueness and individuality, each holder will have the opportunity to redeem their bookmark (or set) after minting, providing a tangible and signed testament to this distinct artistic endeavor. All bookmarks will be signed and printed on Epson Cotton High-Quality Rigid Paper.

Thanks to Heeey, Neel, Haiver, Jos, MV, godmin, Martijn, Amy, Johan, David, Emily E, Emily W, Molly, Mike, Eddie, Ryan, Aaron, K.C, Duane, Jimena, Jeff, Anna, Jeres, Pedro, Paolo, Phil, Sour, Stephen, ixnay, Takawo, Joshua and all the others I forgot. You probably have one of the original EX-LIBRIS and your comments and reaction helped me build on it and create this collection. Never stop being inspiring. You guys rock!

||===DASHBOARD CONTROLS===||

To activate the dashboard in the live view, simply press the i icon located in the top right corner. This will grant you access to controls for a couple of quality-of-life settings post mint. Each option can be modified using the keyboard or by clicking/tapping the corresponding button on the dashboard.

[CMD+S] => Download: The download button will save the image output on your device.

There are two types of modifiable settings available.

||== PRINTING SETTINGS==||

The first set is the "print" settings. This allows modification for printing elements such as margins, resolution, and format ratio. Upon clicking the download button, the output will reflect these changes. Below is the list of print settings along with their keyboard activation key.

[R] => Format Ratio: [square, A4, 1:2, bookmark, skateboard]
// Default is bookmark

[M] => Margin: Switch margin configuration [0, 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300]
// Default is 150

[P] => Population Settings: [400k, 800k, 200k]
// Default is 400k

[F] => Exposure: Total number of frames until completion: [10, 20, 30]
// Default is 10

[D] => Print DPI: Switch resolution multiplier: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
// Default is 1

||==PREVIEW SETTINGS==||

Then, there are the "preview settings" that allow visualization of other elements such as border radius, piece orientation, and a pleasing presentation view with a touch of drop shadow. These settings, however, will not alter the output when the download button is clicked.

[B] => Border Radius: Switch border radius (visual only)
// Default is 0

[T] => Horizontal: Toggle horizontal mode: [off, on]
// Default is off

[V] => Presentation: Toggle presentation mode: [off, on]
// Default is off

Thanks for reading and hope you like it :)

EX-LIBRIS #21

Intertwined by LORDOF

"Where shadows intertwine, secrets entwine." An exploration of vibrant hues dancing with light and shadows around multiple anchor focal points. 
What happens when colors get lost on the canvas?

Intertwined #25

Token Art Art Tokens

Token Art Art Token #156

Token Art Art Token #217

Enigma by RalenArc

[https://ralenarc.com/blogs/enigma](https://ralenarc.com/blogs/enigma)

**Beauty of Isometric Perspective**
Isometric views have fascinated me because of their ability to create captivating illusions of three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional plane. I find isometric views appealing as they create a sense of order and balance in the composition. The use of clean lines and geometric shapes can create a sense of precision and harmony that is both aesthetically pleasing and conceptually interesting. I was able to incorporate these concepts into the structures formed in Enigma, which have a sense of balance, symmetry, and connection, creating a feeling of stability and order that can be particularly satisfying to look at.

**Realism**
*Mirage*
A unique feature of Enigma is the Mirage effect, which creates a mirror reflection of the structure that gives the illusion of an invisible surface on which the structure is placed. This effect is an intentional and carefully crafted detail that enhances the overall design and depth of the structure. By incorporating this element, the artwork takes on a more realistic touch, almost as if the viewer is looking at a photograph of the structure situated in its actual environment. The reflection also adds a sense of dimension to the composition and creates an extra element of interest and immersion for the viewer as the structure appears to extend beyond the bounds of the artwork, as if it were a part of a larger scene.

*Transmutations*
Enigma uses a variety of transformations that are carefully crafted to add an intriguing layer to the structures. The transformations in the project are Undulation, Whorl, and Sand. Undulation transforms the structure in a way that creates an illusion of movement and motion, along with highlighting its fluidity. Whorl creates a small whirlpool-like shape around the edges of the structures, making them appear as if the structure is moving at a high speed. It also adds to the effect of motion-blur, which makes the structures look even more dynamic. Sand creates a visual effect that gives the impression of the structure breaking apart and scattering in all directions, reminiscent of the way sand behaves when thrown. In addition to the various transformations, there are also instances where no transformation is applied, allowing the focus to remain solely on the intricate structure itself.

*Position and Point of View*
The deliberate placement of the structures in the Enigma is another key element of the project. They are positioned in a way that emphasizes their unique design and construction. Some structures appear to be resting on a surface, while others are positioned on their edges, almost balanced only on that, giving the artwork a sense of realism. Each structure features a Viewpoint from a specific angle that has been chosen to showcase the connections and details of the structure. Depending on the chosen viewpoint, the structure can give the impression of being viewed from different angles, such as from below, the front, or above in an isometric view.

*Style*
The structures featured in this project are uniquely designed with distinct styles and variations, completely transforming their appearance. 
* Aperture refers to a gap within the structures shape, where the structures connecting lines are not present, creating an illusion of a free-standing form while still maintaining its shape. 
* Sole refers to the structure constructed solely through interconnected lines, appearing as if theyre blending into one another without any clear joining points. 
* Delta represents an offset in the structures connecting lines that creates an illusion of added depth and dimension. 
* Standard refers to the form of the structure without any applied styles.

Enigma #0

Ethereum Name Service (ENS) domains are secure domain names for the decentralized world. ENS domains provide a way for users to map human readable names to blockchain and non-blockchain resources, like Ethereum addresses, IPFS hashes, or website URLs. ENS domains can be bought and sold on secondary markets.

ENS domains

ralenarc.eth

Bright Moments

Intricada means interlaced in Old Occitan, a Romance languagespoken in the south of France. This project explores the balance between emergence and control.

**Emergence**
Intricada is created with autonomous agents drawing very small dots and following simple rules, positioned according to geometrical patterns. Ive designed Intricada like a simulation, giving initial conditions and see what comes out of it. Each piece is the result of thousands of unpredictable consequences.

**Variation**
This collection includes a very large number of possible variations. Some properties are specific to the agents and allow to define their rules, colors, number of children, angle Many parameters influence the initial position and direction of the agents, palettes Each combinaison creates a very unique output.

**From far and near**
From a distance, an Intricada piece may look like intersecting circles, geometric patterns, confetti, a perspective design... When you get closer, you can see that these shapes are composed of multitudes of agent trajectories. Finally, if we get even closer, we can see that these trajectories are composed of points (several hundreds of thousands per output).

**Interaction**
In live mode:
- Press [s] to save an image to disk
- Press [n] to toggle noise
- Add `&size=#` to the end of the live view URL to render a variation of your edition at another resolution

Intricada #185

A Sewer Pass grants access to Yuga Labs Dookey Dash interactive skill-based mint, available on [mdvmm.xyz](https://mdvmm.xyz). from January 19, 2023 through February 8, 2023. Sewer Passes are tiered according to the BAYC/MAYC and BAKC combination used during the claim.

Holders must log a score higher than 0 with their Sewer Pass by February 8, 2023 for the Sewer Pass to be eligible for the summoning  details to come on [mdvmm.xyz](https://mdvmm.xyz). Scores will lock to each Sewer Pass when Dookey Dash closes on February 8th. Details on playing, scoring, Sewer Pass summoning eligibility, and more can be found on under the Sewer Pass section of the FAQ at https://news.yuga.com/prepare-for-the-jtm-mint

Holders of Sewer Passes are subject to the license agreement available at [mdvmm.xyz/license](https://mdvmm.xyz/license).

SewerPass

WARNING: Dookey Dash is now closed. Sewer Pass scores have been reviewed. The metadata should now reflect the rank and score.

Sewer Passes have the opportunity to summon a Power Source. The rank visible on each pass will determine which Power Source youll receive. If your Sewer Pass did not place on the Dookey Dash leaderboard, you have the opportunity receive an unranked Power Source by participating in Dookey Dash: Toad Mode. Sewer Passes marked as VOID are ineligible for The Summoning

Details on scoring, Sewer Pass summoning eligibility, and more can be found on under the Sewer Pass section of the FAQ at https://news.yuga.com/prepare-for-the-jtm-mint. Holders of Sewer Passes are subject to the license agreement available at https://mdvmm.xyz/license.