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JUN 23

8 artworks

The Swarm: 1.618 is a series of 18 uniquely-crafted videos by Yoshi Sodeoka which builds on his research into the behaviour and movement found in bird flocks as well as other flighted animals such as bats and butterflies. Over the past eighteen months, Sodeoka has immersed himself in the study of boid algorithms (‘bird-oid / bird-like’) and the complex behaviours and formations that emerge from particle interactions. This represents a significant evolution from his earlier abstract pieces that utilised video feedback techniques, and sees him employ a combination of simulations, vector graphics and AI to create an experimental, emotionally resonant body of work. The Swarm is an exhibition presented by SOLOS that comprises two series, The Swarm: r = θ and The Swarm: 1.618. The two collections constitute a body of works that continues Sodeoka's exploration of the natural world’s patterns and symmetries. His 2023 series, The Flood, saw him create a digital ecosystem to study the movements found in predator/prey arachnid behaviours. In The Swarm, the number of works in the two series (16 & 18) is derived directly from the golden ratio (1.618), a mathematical expression associated with natural patterns and aesthetic harmony. This is further highlighted through Sodeoka’s use of vector overlays, revealing the hidden structures and layers that underpin our reality, echoing the idea that the unseen fundamental principles of these phenomena can be understood through mathematics. Each piece in the series is unique, with randomised parameters affecting the number and behaviour of the flocking birds. The incorporation of AI-generated backgrounds adds a further layer of complexity, serving as a tool, a creative partner in the design process, and a hint at a constructed reality. The blending of organic patterns and algorithmically generated AI environments emphasises the connection between the natural world and human-made systems. “The Swarm offers a look into the intricate movements of simulated birds, merging experimental art with emotional depth and abstract visuals with mathematical clarity.” Yoshi Sodeoka We often think of the natural world existing in opposition to the digital one; The Swarm encourages the viewer to consider them as driven by the same mathematical laws. It hints not just at the multiple levels of our contemporary reality, but their interconnectivity.

MAR 18

13 artworks

Bifurcation is a series of high-resolution prints derived from Synthetic Unity, stripping away the bird, drone, and environment to reveal only the trails of their movements. Generated through a customized framework, these black-and-white images capture the unseen patterns of motion, transforming dynamic paths into abstract compositions.

SEP 2024

16 artworks

The Swarm: r = θ is a series of 16 generative videos by Yoshi Sodeoka which builds on his research into the behaviour and movement found in bird flocks. Over the past eighteen months, Sodeoka has immersed himself in the study of boid algorithms (‘bird-oid / bird-like’) and the complex behaviours and formations that emerge from particle interactions. This represents a significant evolution from his earlier abstract pieces that utilised video feedback techniques, and sees him employ a combination of simulations, vector graphics and AI to create an experimental, emotionally resonant body of work. The Swarm is an exhibition presented by SOLOS that comprises two series, The Swarm: r = θ and The Swarm: 1.618. The two collections constitute a body of works that continues Sodeoka’s exploration of the natural world’s patterns and symmetries. His 2023 series, The Flood, saw him create a digital ecosystem to study the movements found in predator/prey arachnid behaviours. In The Swarm, the number of works in the two series (16 & 18) is derived directly from the golden ratio (1.618), a mathematical expression associated with natural patterns and aesthetic harmony. This is further highlighted through Sodeoka’s use of vector overlays, revealing the hidden structures and layers that underpin our reality, echoing the idea that the unseen fundamental principles of these phenomena can be understood through mathematics. Each piece in the series is unique, with randomised parameters affecting the number and behaviour of the flocking birds. The incorporation of AI-generated backgrounds adds a further layer of complexity, serving as a tool, a creative partner in the design process, and a hint at a constructed reality. The blending of organic patterns and algorithmically generated AI environments emphasises the connection between the natural world and human-made systems. “The Swarm offers a look into the intricate movements of simulated birds, merging experimental art with emotional depth and abstract visuals with mathematical clarity.” Yoshi Sodeoka We often think of the natural world existing in opposition to the digital one; The Swarm encourages the viewer to consider them as driven by the same mathematical laws. It hints not just at the multiple levels of our contemporary reality, but their interconnectivity.

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JAN 2024

Yoshi Sodeoka

The Flood: Orchestrated

14 artworks

Ivan Zhyzhkevych

The Flood is a video art series delving into the subtle complexities of arachnid behaviour through the lens of code-based simulations. Inspired by the intricacies of spiders and the Boid algorithm, the series meticulously explores over 50 randomised parameters, creating a nuanced representation of predator-prey interactions within a digital ecosystem. Within this simulated realm, viewers are presented with two distinct groups — predators and prey — each guided by algorithmically generated movements. The calculated precision of the predators mirrors the hunting strategies observed in spiders, while the prey, resembling delicate insects, respond with nuanced evasive manoeuvres. The Flood serves as an observation of small-scale habitats, offering a quiet yet compelling study of the mathematical underpinnings governing the behaviours of these algorithmically animated life forms. The title itself alludes to the inundation of visual information, reflecting the richness and abundance found in the diversity of algorithmic parameters. The series unfolds as a subdued ballet of survival, inviting contemplation of the delicate balance between order and randomness. The randomised parameters introduce an element of variability, ensuring that each iteration of The Flood is a distinct exploration into algorithmic precision and the organic rhythms of spider-like existence. The series encourages viewers to reflect on art, nature, and technology in a meticulously simulated flood of algorithmic expressions. The Flood unfolds as an exploration into the dynamics of spiders, further enriched by the presence of two distinct groups: The Flood: Orchestrated and The Flood: Chaos The former embodies a meticulously staged and scripted approach, where each animation begins with a carefully designed initial setting. In The Flood: Orchestrated, the precision of the predator-prey interactions reflects a deliberate choreography inspired by the calculated movements of spiders. On the other hand, The Flood: Chaos embraces a more spontaneous and less scripted narrative. Here, the same initial setting serves as the canvas for an algorithmically driven dance of randomness. The animations within The Flood: Chaos flow freely, creating an organic and unpredictable display of arachnid-inspired behaviours. Together, these two groups within the series offer viewers a dual perspective, showcasing the contrast between orchestrated precision and the unrestrained beauty found in the chaos of algorithmic expression.

28 artworks

The Flood is a video art series delving into the subtle complexities of arachnid behaviour through the lens of code-based simulations. Inspired by the intricacies of spiders and the Boid algorithm, the series meticulously explores over 50 randomised parameters, creating a nuanced representation of predator-prey interactions within a digital ecosystem. Within this simulated realm, viewers are presented with two distinct groups — predators and prey — each guided by algorithmically generated movements. The calculated precision of the predators mirrors the hunting strategies observed in spiders, while the prey, resembling delicate insects, respond with nuanced evasive manoeuvres. The Flood serves as an observation of small-scale habitats, offering a quiet yet compelling study of the mathematical underpinnings governing the behaviours of these algorithmically animated life forms. The title itself alludes to the inundation of visual information, reflecting the richness and abundance found in the diversity of algorithmic parameters. The series unfolds as a subdued ballet of survival, inviting contemplation of the delicate balance between order and randomness. The randomised parameters introduce an element of variability, ensuring that each iteration of The Flood is a distinct exploration into algorithmic precision and the organic rhythms of spider-like existence. The series encourages viewers to reflect on art, nature, and technology in a meticulously simulated flood of algorithmic expressions. The Flood unfolds as an exploration into the dynamics of spiders, further enriched by the presence of two distinct groups: The Flood: Orchestrated and The Flood: Chaos The former embodies a meticulously staged and scripted approach, where each animation begins with a carefully designed initial setting. In The Flood: Orchestrated, the precision of the predator-prey interactions reflects a deliberate choreography inspired by the calculated movements of spiders. On the other hand, The Flood: Chaos embraces a more spontaneous and less scripted narrative. Here, the same initial setting serves as the canvas for an algorithmically driven dance of randomness. The animations within The Flood: Chaos flow freely, creating an organic and unpredictable display of arachnid-inspired behaviours. Together, these two groups within the series offer viewers a dual perspective, showcasing the contrast between orchestrated precision and the unrestrained beauty found in the chaos of algorithmic expression.

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