This grabbed my attention, and so had a read and marius states about the client for this and other pieces that,

'they wanted an artwork that could communicate the complexity of the information flow involved in trading'

so he created 4 different visulisations based on stock data.

He wanted to achieve balance between complexity and clarity.

They are examples of generative art using open source software, i think the artcicles said... was in a rush... can only just interpret my quick scribble.

http://unlekker.net

blog - Generator.x is a conference and exhibition examining the current role of software and generative strategies in art and design.

http://www.generatorx.no/

blog - Code & Form. Computational Aesthetics

http://workshop.evolutionzone.com/

Great work.

Saw Marius Watz work in Computer Arts magazine Jan 09 issue 119 p18.

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