Studies

am back at the drawing board, developing cloud shapes for a set of new sculptures. At the moment, I am experimenting with how a cumulonimbus cloud system could be represented through sphere-based shapes. The towering elements are proving quite challenging. A fun fact from along the way: a single cumulonimbus can hold over a million…

I am working on a new sculpture, one that will bring together several elements, including power plugs. So I spent a couple of hours sculpting a power plug from scratch. Below is a behind-the-scenes peek: three screenshots from the process, each a stage further along. There is something quietly fitting in the exercise. A power…

Another approach to dividing the skies with geometry. This time, the hatching itself is holding up reasonably well; the patterns read cleanly, and the logic feels closer to right, but the overall composition still needs refinement before it settles. Une autre approche pour découper les ciels à l’aide de la géométrie. Cette fois, le hachurage…

I have returned to tweaking my composed hatching scripts, the ones that alternate between different hatching styles based on the colour depth of each region. Every shift in tone calls up a different pattern, and watching the sky resolve into those layered marks feels like the logic of how clouds actually behave. Notably, what I…

I’ve been diving into a new script that traces the horizon to identify and isolate clouds, using that data to explore the negative space around them with generative patterns. It’s a fun mix of atmospheric logic and digital abstraction. Here’s a first look at some of the early outputs from the collage. It’s still a…

Here is a small preview from a generative script that recomposes my cloud images. The process breaks the photograph into pieces and reassembles them through algorithmic steps, much like how an encryption algorithm transforms data into a different form. Voici un aperçu d’un script génératif qui recompose mes images de nuages. Le processus découpe la…

I’m currently upgrading my tiling tools to work better with vector forms for future pen plotter projects. It’s fascinating how vectors make it possible to harmonize scale and spacing, and how a few small parameters can shift placements just enough to change the whole composition. I already like where this is going. Je suis en…

I wrapped up a new collage today, built from multiple generative studies layered, re-cut, and re-aligned until the seams began to disappear. I’ve been testing how patterns can function like material, while negative space becomes structure: it separates, but it also connects, letting the eye complete what isn’t there. Aujourd’hui, j’ai terminé un nouveau collage,…

After a few hours spent experimenting with an LED matrix, I reached for my fountain pen. Sketching clouds is a small mental reset. Ink and paper offer a slow, fluid space where thoughts can drift before returning to light, pixels, and Python. Après quelques heures passées à expérimenter avec une matrice LED, j’ai repris mon…

I just finished another collage built from by-products of the past few years. It feels like 2026 will shift my focus further toward generative work involving electronics and 3D. Some of these projects are already taking shape. Je viens de terminer un autre collage, construit à partir de sous-produits des dernières années. J’ai l’impression que…

I keep revisiting collage to explore new unions between different experiments and styles. This piece brings together generative data visualization techniques for pen plotting and tiled compositions, based on my Python-processed cloud imagery. Je reviens sans cesse au collage pour explorer de nouvelles combinaisons entre différentes expérimentations et différents styles. Cette pièce réunit des techniques…

I’m currently working on new projects for the pen plotter and keep returning to patterns that evoke the feeling of fabrics. At this point, I feel I’ll eventually have to turn some of them into an actual carpet or a set of towels. Je travaille actuellement sur de nouveaux projets pour le traceur à stylo…

Every project leaves behind a trail of files: experiments, tests, and by-products. I try to archive them carefully, but I also enjoy mixing them back together when the moment feels right. This collage combines pixelated algorithmic backgrounds, 3D-sculpted forms, and plotter paths into a single composition. Revisiting and repurposing these materials has become part of…

The holiday season and the end of the year are always good moments to pause and reflect, allowing patterns to surface across longer timelines. Over the past months, I’ve been thinking and writing extensively about contextualizing crypto art, with a particular focus on the role of art-world misfits in its early years, those who operated…

Wishing you a fantastic, healthy new year: Full of life, laughter, and spectacular cloud formations. 2026 has a lot of big news coming up, and I can’t wait to share it with you first. If you’re not yet subscribed to my newsletter, that’s where it will appear before anywhere else. I only send 3–4 emails…

I just got back from Texas with dozens of photos and videos. The clouds heading into Dallas rarely disappoint. With all this new footage, I’ve started experimenting with simple geometric patterns and shapes. Collaging clouds has become one of my favourite ways to slow down and play with the material. Update September 8th, 2025:Minted as…

I recently completed another study. After some initial experiments, I’m thrilled to finally incorporate one of my favourites: fountain pens. This study also explores layering different vector designs and inks. It’s going to be exciting to see how the next iterations evolve!

After some trial and error and getting familiar with the machine, I’m excited to share my first completed cloud plot! There’s still a long journey ahead, fine-tuning pens, papers, and settings to find the perfect compatibility, but the process is already so rewarding. Next, I’ll post a short video of the pen plotter in action;…

Last year, I explored some of my cloud photography and created a small series of Nephology pieces. For those not entirely lost in the clouds, nephology is the study or contemplation of clouds. Many of these studies were offered for free on ZeroOne, where users could mint them as NFTs at no cost. This particular…

As the year draws to a close, I’ve been creating new tile sets and reflecting on the past twelve months. It’s been a year full of events and growth. Stay tuned for an upcoming blog post and newsletter!

After a few hectic weeks and the recently concluded Miami Digital Art Fair, the pace has finally started to slow down as the year comes to a close. This pause offers the perfect opportunity to dive back into my algorithmic collaging and continue exploring.

Here’s a small detail from a piece I’m currently finishing for the Digital Art Fair in Miami, happening in two weeks. This work will also be featured alongside a paper I wrote for a Canadian art journal. I’ll share more details soon, stay tuned!

How experimental is your creative coding process? I often find that manually going through certain steps helps me better understand the effects I want to achieve through code. This might involve experimenting with mockups, identifying which digital manipulations get closer to the desired results, and then iterating from there.

Returning to collage-making, but with a new approach: I’m currently exploring the use of code to create seed-based collages from images. My goal is to fragment and reposition parts of an image in a way that allows me to reconstruct the collage later and potentially apply the process to videos. Early tests have been quite…

One often-overlooked aspect of generative art is parameterizing the algorithm to gain control over the final output. While I’m unsure how others approach this, I spend considerable time fine-tuning parameters to “weatherproof” the algorithm within a specific range of desired outcomes. In this example, I experimented with a script font, adjusting opacity levels, font sizes,…

Since moving to the new studio, I’ve taken photos and videos daily. After experimenting with sketches last week, I’ve found myself enjoying digital collaging again. Here’s a collage of some recent views from the studio.

Variety is the spice of life! To clear my head, I’ve been experimenting with recent generative outputs, connecting clouds and revisiting collage work; it’s been a while! You can peek into my attempts to distract myself and return to long-term projects with a refreshed mind in my visual studio notes. How do you break up…

My ongoing journey to create simple, recognizable low-poly cloud models evolves. This time, I added colour stripes to emphasize their three-dimensional surfaces. Though these shapes could also resemble rocks, their low-poly structure opens the door for future video projections. While more detailed, fluffy clouds might be easier to identify, they limit how I can use…

This weekend, I dedicated some time to refining my generative scripts. In this concept, I experimented with basic geometric shapes and how they can merge to form cloud-like structures. From left to right, you can observe the progression: I began with darker colour ranges, added highlights, and finally incorporated mid-tones to enhance the volume and…

I am currently modelling clouds in various shapes for an upcoming book project. While it’s relatively easy to achieve an appealing cloud form from one angle, ensuring the cloud appears natural from all perspectives, especially from the top and bottom, presents a significant challenge. The cloud model shown above has been rotated by 90 degrees…

This week, I started working again with stamps of different sizes. I am considering a small series using my custom logo/initial stamp, which I made a while ago but never used. As you can see in the bottom-left corner, it will take some tweaking to place the logo stamp correctly, but the permanent ink is…

I’ve filled dozens of notebook pages with ink while working on my recent installation POW-3: A Brief CryptoPunks History in 45,360 Marks. Now, I’m excited to see how I can put them to good use.