Archival ink on giclée print. Acid-free 300g Montval Canson paper.
The DMA_eq drawings are randomly generated following the RG_eq protocol. To create the drawings, I use two machines: a large-format plotter and a CNC. The protocol works as follows:
– A P5JS script generates a random gradient using 2, 3, or 4 colors.
– A second P5JS script creates a dynamic/irregular grid and fills each cell with a geometric shape. For each shape, the position, rotation, and hatch are chosen at random. I use 6 different hatch types: 0°, 90°, 45°, -45°, cross 0/90°, and cross 45/-45°.
– In Inkscape, the gradient is clipped into the background of each of the shapes.
– The clipped gradient is printed with the plotter.
– Depending on the size of the drawing, the hatch is sent either to the Axidraw or to the CNC and traced with a fine-liner pen on top of the gradient.
There are different sizes available: 16×24 cm, 33×50 cm y 40×65 cm (6.3×9.4 inches, 13×19.6 inches, and 15.7×25.6 inches).
The EQVILIBRIVM collection will be made available on November 30th at 8pm (Paris time) here: www.eltono.com/boutique/
Process pictures:
Video by Romain Baudry:
Thanks a lot to Romain Baudry for the video and to the Carton family for the plotter!
Aleatory Mechanical Drawings (DMA), 3 colors, 16 x 24 cm (6.3 x 9.4 inches).
Pigmented ink on acid-free Montval Canson 300 g. paper. Series of 99 monotypes, each drawing is unique.
The DMA_ARQdrawings are composed of three layers traced one on top of the other, each one has a different color. For each layer, the protocol builds a 2 x 3 grid. In each cell, it places a shape, randomly selected out of 24 (including an empty one). The generated image is sent to an Axidraw plotter with a marker mounted on it. Each layer uses a different color, so the marker has to be manually changed for each new one.
For DMA_ARQ[cmy], the collector can choose his drawing using the compositions generator.
To generate and order a drawing, please follow the instructions here: www.eltono.com/DMA_ARQ/.
Archival ink on 300 g. Gvarro paper.
3 colors, 20 x 18 cm. (7,8 x 7 inches).
The 9x(3C8F4R)compositions are composed of three layers stamped one on top of the other, each one of a different color. First layer is yellow, second one is red and third one is blue. For each layer, the shapes and their rotation are randomly generated. The 9x(3C8F4R)protocol works on a 3 x 3 grid with 8 shapes (including an empty one) and 4 rotations. The protocol is rigorously followed and the final result is never known before the end. Each composition is unique.
Archival ink on acid-free 300 g. Montval Canson paper.
The DMAdrawings are composed of three layers traced one on top of the other, each one has a different color. For each layer, the shapes, their position and their rotation are generated randomly. This protocol works on a 2 x 3 grid with 5 shapes, 6 positions, 8 rotations and 2 orientations for the stripes. Following these parameters, the program creates a code that is sent to the machine on which a pen is mounted. Each layer uses a different color, so the pen has to be changed before printing a new one.
Archival ink on acid-free 300 g. Aquarelle Canson paper.
2 colors, 18 x 27 cm. (7 x 10,6 inches).
Limited edition of 22 monotypes.
The TMPcompositions consist of two layers stamped one on top of the other, each one has a different color. For each layer, the shapes and their rotation are randomly generated. This protocol works on a 3 x 3 grid with 5 shapes and 4 rotations. The protocol is rigorously followed and the final result is never known before the end. Each composition is unique.
3 color Aleatory Mechanical Drawings 16 x 24 cm (6.3 x 9.4 inches)
Archival ink on Canson Montval 300 g. paper (acid free)
Series of monotypes, the generative system creates a unique drawing each time.
2 color Aleatory Mechanical Drawings 16 x 24 cm (6.3 x 9.4 inches)
Archival ink on Canson Montval 300 g. paper (acid free)
Series of monotypes, the generative system creates a unique drawing each time.
3 color Aleatory Mechanical Drawings 16 x 24 cm (6.3 x 9.4 inches). Archival ink on Canson Montval 300 g. paper (acid free). Series of monotypes, the generative system creates a unique drawing each time.
The DMAdrawings are composed of three layers traced one on top of the other, each one has a different color. For each layer, the shapes, their position and their rotation are generated randomly. This protocol works on a 2 x 3 grid with 5 shapes, 6 positions, 8 rotations and 2 orientations for the stripes. Following these parameters, the program creates a code that is sent to the machine on which a pen is mounted. Each layer uses a different color, so the pen has to be manually changed for each new one.
