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All works are done in vector graphics.
- The SVG standard ↗ was used as the basis, allowing for easy manipulation of the image.
- Editors used were Inkscape ↗ (for visual inspection and exploration)
- Ms VSCode ↗ (for controlling and managing the image through SVG code).
- AI was frequently used in the work, with the author preferring the Google ecosystem, sometimes using other highly specialized AIs like MS Copilot ↗, which is built into VSCode and, in turn, is deeply integrated with GitHub.
- All works and source files are published and freely available on GitHub under the CC BY 4.0 ↗ license, which is suitable for artists.
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- relatively small file size, which is critical for sending via the internet during geocultural events
- no limitations on physical dimensions, from the facade of a skyscraper to a postage stamp (it is recommended to print with a professional or contact the author)
- color transformations are possible (with the author's consent or by them personally)
- the widest selection of physical materials for printing!!! (paper, metal, plastic, film...)
- synchronous exhibitions can be held in several cities and even countries with a minimal budget, as no transportation of works or customs is required
- motion is possible!!! SVG vector graphics are easy to animate for presentations during events or other campaigns
Since SVG is a text file, it can be edited not only in vector editors like Inkscape, Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, but also in text editors as code. And this is where it gets most interesting for an artist. When a minimal change in parameters leads to a radical change in the image. Sometimes code errors create strange visual effects that visual editors are incapable of producing. It's a form of digital alchemy.
Shockingly small size of vector graphics - 847 Bytes!
Working with code is always a creative act. And creativity is impossible without perfectionism. Digital graphics should not only be visually captivating; they should also be elegant and concise internally. By working with AI, the size of one visually complex gradient was minimized to just 847 bytes! It's incredible when a 6x6 meter print can be contained within a few hundred bytes. This is where a kind of digital magic begins, very similar to the almost-lost art of the demoscene.
Note
Demoscene is an international computer art subculture where enthusiasts create and compete in the production of short audiovisual programs (known as "demos" and "intros") that showcase complex and impressive graphical effects, animations, and music in real time, often under very strict file size limitations. It is a symbiosis of programming, mathematics, and art, with the goal of demonstrating the creators' virtuosity and creativity by maximizing the computational capabilities of various computer platforms.