Jeff Davis

Jeff Davis was born in 1972 in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and currently lives and works in Tempe, Arizona. He studied mathematics and studio art at Lawrence University before earning an MFA in painting and drawing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

His work combines traditional art and technology by building generative systems that explore structure, color, and randomness within defined parameters. Rooted in a background of mathematics and a traditional art education, Jeff’s creative process is driven by rule-based systems and numeric sequences. He programs algorithms that produce unique outputs, balancing strict order with elements of chance. This approach allows him to probe fundamental formal concepts while embracing unexpected visual effects. Influenced by Minimalism, Pop Art, and conceptual artists like Sol LeWitt and Josef Albers, Jeff translates these inspirations into a contemporary digital language. In late 2020, Jeff was among the first artists to launch a project on Art Blocks, a leading generative art platform on the blockchain. His project Construction Token debuted at the platform’s launch, and he served as Chief Creative Officer, shaping the platform’s artistic vision, managing artist relationships, and overseeing project releases. He currently acts as a strategic advisor to Art Blocks.

Jeff has exhibited across the United States at venues including the Torrance Art Museum, Arizona State University, Lawrence University, the University of Minnesota, the Armory Center for the Arts in Pasadena, and the Tucson Museum of Art. His generative work has also been included in major NFT exhibitions, including Ex Machina at Phillips, Natively Digital at Sotheby’s, and Art Dubai. Additionally, he is the author of two textbooks, Foundations of Design and Foundations of Color, sharing his knowledge with students and professionals alike.t Dubai. Additionally, he is the author of two textbooks, Foundations of Design and Foundations of Color, sharing his knowledge with students and professionals alike.

In late 2020, Jeff was among the first artists to launch a project on Art Blocks, a leading generative art platform on the blockchain. His project Construction Token debuted at the platform’s launch, and he served as Chief Creative Officer for over two years, shaping the platform’s artistic vision, managing artist relationships, and overseeing project releases.