Concept.
Painting the Grid
The grid serves as the foundational element for all Depicto paintings, with its density randomly determined at the beginning of the generative process.
Grid Hurdles
Hurdles play a distinctive role in the generative painting process, purposefully disrupting the rhythm of the composition.
Randomly spawning across the grid in varying quantities, these elements introduce a layer of challenge to the generation process, evoking the unexpected obstacles one may encounter in their life journey.
Entering the Traveler
The Traveler is the hero of our story. Their sole purpose is simple - to journey as far as possible across the grid, leaving their mark along the way.
Operating with limited knowledge of their surroundings, Travelers may spot hurdles and grid boundaries when close enough, but their decisions are also influenced by random factors or poor decisions, leading to unexpected challenges.
A Traveler moves forward, making simple choices between three directions (straight, right, left) but cannot backtrack, because well.. One cannot relive the past. Once a Traveler hits a roadblock the current journey concludes, and the Traveler begins a new journey attempt from a different location on the grid.
Closing the Journey
Whenever a Traveler concludes their journey by seamlessly closing a loop. A rare occurrence.
Leaving a Mark
As Travelers journey across the Grid, they imprint their distinctive mark—a random brushstroke with variable thickness and strokes, creating a distinctive trail.
