mountain pushing out of algorithmic landscape shrouded in orange light

Matt DesLauriers

Sierra

€750

Edition of 16667.5 (H) × 48.5 (W) cm

Each print is accompanied with four NFTs. Each one corresponds to the bitmap of a CMYK layer in Sierra. Claiming instructions will be shared with collectors after launch. You can find the NFTs on the Opensea page here.

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Sierra carves a lone mountain from chance and serendipity.

From thousands of generative outputs, Matt DesLauriers was struck by an artwork that broke the confines of his algorithm. Like a mountain reaching out from the landscape below, his code had arranged colours to cast an ‘alpenglow’. This optical phenomenon occurs when the sun dips below the horizon, bathing mountain peaks in a fiery glow.

The dialogue of colour theory was pivotal in transforming the digital artwork into a print. The palette of DesLauriers’ algorithm, while striking in digital form, presented challenges for silkscreen printing. This led to a careful unravelling of the original RGB palette into CMYK components. 15 layers of ink flood a creamy off-white background, creating a textured depth reminiscent of a woodcut print. Finally, a layer of fluorescent ink is applied to the red and yellow areas, capturing the warm iridescent sheen of alpenglow.

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Matt DesLauriers1 collaborationMatt DesLauriers wants to change the way we think about generative art. Inspired by generative pioneers such as Vera Molnar and Georg Nees, as well as internet-era software like Processing, DesLauriers examines what generative art has meant historically, and its possibilities for the future. He is fascinated by all things method and process, which he believes is too often neglected. “While the software is the source of all these artworks, the code is usually forgotten about in favour of a static reproduction.” DesLauriers proposes a view that considers “software as art” so that the making of the art is just as integral to the work as the final product.

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Reviews from Avant collectors

From start to finish, the process of purchasing, claiming the NFT counterpart, and receiving the framed piece was nothing short of excellent. My entire experience with Avant Arte displayed a level of professionalism and excellence across the board. Well done!
Review of Ringers #962: The LACMA Iterations
Beautifully printed piece. Nice touch on the bag and gloves. Thank you for your efficiency and timely updates.
Review of Actual Size
this is one of the finest prints I have ever seen. the quality is unmatched. a superb addition to my collection. thank you.
Review of York So Good They Named It Once
absolutely stunning print. framing was fantastic as well. very happy, thank you
Review of Portrait of Francis Bacon
so surprised from the extreme professiomality and packimg
Review of Fuzz Gathering
hard to give an advice to AA, everything its perfect! thanks
Review of It Wasn't Me
The packaging is always good but this was superb. And the piece exceeded all expectations.
Review of Ugly Bastard
Excellent quality of execution - love it!
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