athens-based artist dimitris ladopoulos created an algorithm that allows him to produce different random geometric patterns based on a rectangle. after having done several experiments, he applied the algorithm to his favorite paintings and had RGB-subdivided images as a result.
portrait of johannes wtenbogaert by rembrandt harmensz van rijn
ladopoulos implemented a procedure in 3D animation application software ‘houdini’, which splits a rectangle vertically, and then horizontally. having a given maximum for one unit, houdini randomly chooses a number of splits and repeats them again and again, depending on the user-defined quantity of iterations.
the process
the portraits run through ladopoulos’ algorithm look like they’re made of bricks and tiles of different colors and dimensions. as written on his website, the artist aims to explore the convergence of art, science, and design through his works.
portrait of rosalba peale by rembrandt peale
rosalba – closeup
rosalba in 3D
