2000 improvisations S16

2000

Plotter Drawing

Description

This machine‑drawn grid comprises exactly 2,000 unique computer‑generated motifs, plotted line by line with no repetition. It belongs to a series of drawings and prints that Verostko made to celebrate the turn of the millennium. He wrote an algorithm to act as a generative system of instructions and parameters, which were realized as unique variations drawn by a HiPlot 7000 multi-pen plotter running the artist’s own custom Hodos software.

Verostko likened these generative systems to biological genomes: evolving mediums that carry encoded potential manifested through execution. “By joining software form generators with fine arts practice,” he explained, “I create aesthetic objects to be contemplated much as we contemplate the wondrous forms of nature.”

Burning Bush (Diamond Lake Apocalypse Series) by Roman Verostko, 1991

Burning Bush (Diamond Lake Apocalypse Series) Roman Verostko1991 Plotter

Psalm of Peace Roman Verostko1967 Painting

Ordination Photo by Roman Verostko, 1959

Ordination Photo Roman Verostko1959 Photograph

1970 Christmas Card - Homo Jollifoot by Roman Verostko, 1970

1970 Christmas Card - Homo Jollifoot Roman Verostko1970 Ephemera

50024.65 6/24/89 PLY08-08-007 by Roman Verostko, 1989

50024.65 6/24/89 PLY08-08-007 Roman Verostko1989 Plotter

1976 Christmas Card - Homo Jollilaw by Roman Verostko, 1976

1976 Christmas Card - Homo Jollilaw Roman Verostko1976 Ephemera

Scarabs Gamma Roman Verostko1991 Plotter

2000 improvisations S15 by Roman Verostko, 2000

2000 improvisations S15 Roman Verostko2000 Plotter