linearity

A generative art project exploring the beauty within lines, grids, patterns and mathematics. Set on a rich textured backdrop, accompanied by contrasting coloured lines and shapes.


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linearity

Owen McAteer (Motus Art)

What is linearity?

Linearity is a study of constructing a fixed, yet flexible grid made up of generated objects. The grid is never seen directly, hidden in plain sight, only taking form through the objects it holds. The filling patterns, lines and shapes are all generated by several algorithms, linking points together to draw lines with an organic natural feel to them, that create the forms.

Colour plays a strong role in this piece, the soft muted canvas backdrop gives the base for the strong contrasting & bold coloured line strokes on top that complete the piece.

The grid is not static, but a breathing living structure. It softly moves; expanding and contracting yet always remains contained to the canvas. Using the dimension of time, I explored the possibilities of what else this grid is and could be.

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Interactions

Pressing some keys can interact with the animation.

s = Download still image
f = Fullscreen
t = Hides background(for printing)
a = Stop/start the animation
⬆⬇⬅ = Speed; increase/decrease/reset
🤫 = Plus a few secret keys

Installation

This piece has been designed to the aspect ratio of √2 more commonly known as the paper A-series. Viewing printed or on a display, in portrait or landscape, is the collector's choice.

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About the artist

Owen McAteer (aka.Motus Art) is a generative artist and animator, who uses code to create unique pieces of animated digital art. With a minimalist style, his work focuses on movement and flow to discover the hidden beauty in numbers.

Owen has had his work shown in exhibitions and galleries around the world including New York, Woodstock GA, Madrid and Germany.

Going by the alias Motus Art, from the Latin ‘Motus’ meaning movement & motion, he makes use of recursion, patterns and mathematics to create visual art.

Follow his work: instagram | twitter

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