Curiosity Blocks Digital Art by Yuko Suzuki |
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| DESIGN NAME: Curiosity Blocks PRIMARY FUNCTION: Digital Art INSPIRATION: The artist, who is also a printmaker, has overlaid the relationship between a block and a print with the relationship between an image reflected on a display and an image reflected in a mirror, incorporating into the animation the way that, like a multi-colored print, each color has its own unique layer and overlaps to form a layered structure. The title "Blocks" contains connotations such as "a mass," "a section divided into grids," "a series of commands in a program," and "a woodblock print." UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This work is an animation that uses a technique called anamorphosis, in which images are drawn that are distorted in advance so that they will look correct when reflected in a cylindrical mirror. The artist used a technique of combining multiple animation parts to imagine how curiosity connects and overlaps to create new knowledge and discoveries. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: In this animation, pre-distorted images are used so that they appear in the correct form when reflected in a cylindrical mirror. The interaction occurs primarily as the user observes in front of the mirror, with the deformation of the animation changing based on the angle and viewpoint of the mirror. The interaction is visual and depends on how the user perceives the image. To achieve better results, it is crucial to carefully adjust the patterns of distortion and the timing of the animation. The performance stands out due to its consistent visual deformation and movement, providing a strong visual impact through the mirror. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: This work was exhibited at "ICC Kids Program 2024 you().code().world()." held at NTT InterCommunication Center in Tokyo from July 23rd to August 25th, 2024. |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: This work was created using a programming language called Processing. The animation is designed with a structure that combines multiple parts like blocks, and has a layered structure for each color like a print. 16 different animation parts and their variations were created, and the program transformed them from a flat surface to a circular shape. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: 1920 × 1920 pixel, 5 minutes 42 seconds, 2 pieces TAGS: Generative Art, Coding, Trick Art RESEARCH ABSTRACT: In this study, we used a program to distort an image and observed how it changed when projected onto a cylindrical mirror. Through various observations and feedback, we were able to gain a deeper understanding of how the distorted image was shaped by the mirror, and we confirmed that it was possible to create visually appealing and innovative designs. In addition, the animation incorporated mathematical elements (such as trigonometric functions and vectors) that students will learn in junior high and high school, allowing them to visually experience concepts they will learn in the future. CHALLENGE: The most difficult part was converting the flat animation into a circular animation using a program, and then experimenting to see if the design would look visually interesting when projected onto the mirror. We projected a number of patterns onto the mirror and adjusted the overall balance to determine the optimal shape. This process involved trial and error to get a visually appealing and consistent result, and it took a lot of time and effort, especially adjusting the design when reflected in the mirror. ADDED DATE: 2025-02-28 09:19:35 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1: Photo courtesy NTT InterCommunication Center, Curiosity Blocks, 2024. Image #2: Photo courtesy NTT InterCommunication Center, Curiosity Blocks, 2024. Image #3: Photo courtesy NTT InterCommunication Center, Curiosity Blocks, 2024. Image #4: Photo courtesy NTT InterCommunication Center, Curiosity Blocks, 2024. |
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NAME: NTT InterCommunication Center (ICC) PROFILE: NTT InterCommunication Center (ICC) is a cultural facility run by NTT East Corp, which opened on April 19th 1997, inside of the Tokyo Opera City Tower in Nishi Shinjuku, Tokyo, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of telephony in Japan. By facilitating a dialogue between science, technology, and artistic culture we hope to become a center for network and information exchange, connecting artists and scientists worldwide. |
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Curiosity Blocks Digital Art by Yuko Suzuki is Winner in Generative, Algorithmic, Parametric and AI-Assisted Design Category, 2024 - 2025.· Read the interview with designer Yuko Suzuki for design Curiosity Blocks here.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Yuko Suzuki. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Yuko Suzuki. |
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