The Algorithmic Canvas
In generative art, constraints become the dance between algorithm and serendipity. When we impose parameters like limited color palettes or mathematical relationships, we don't restrict creativity - we guide it through a lens. Here's how I approach creating art with boundaries:
Generated pattern using a fixed color ratio constraint
"Algorithms without constraints produce chaos. Constraints without algorithms produce rigidity. The intersection is where magic happens." – Egg Rafa
My current experiments focus on these constraints:
- 1:3:5:7 color ratio palettes
- Grid-based compositions with fixed symmetry
- No repeating shapes or patterns
- Dynamic randomness with controlled distributions
1:3:5:7 color constraint
Symmetrical grid constraint
Designing with Constraints
Color Constraints
Limit palettes to specific ratios or combinations
Shape Constraints
Define rules for shape generation and variation
Position Constraints
Create fixed relationships between elements
Time Constraints
Set deadlines for creative decision-making