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origami Synthesis Superblack

since 2022

Painted in 'Superblack', the tessellated reliefs unfold a new dimension; from a distance, it appears as a perfect black monochrome that only reveals its structure on close look, like a visual enigma that never really reveals its full meaning.

origami Synthesis Superblack

origami, kinetic reliefs, regular pattern

since 2013

This series combines the tessellation of regular geometries with combinatorial logic - their folding and unfolding both completed with colors. Based on scripts, the emerging patterns combine the shape logic with chance.

origami, kinetic reliefs, regular pattern

mosaic, red, green and blue

2013

The play on primary colors and the geometric constellations give the artwork a 'neo-plasticist' character, whereas its programmed logic combines serendipity with simplicity, and order with randomness.

mosaic, red, green and blue

binary waves nottions

2008

These printouts notate the oscillations of the installation 'binaryWave'. Their motion patterns act as a compositional tool as an overall conceptual image.

binary waves nottions

origami Permutations

since 2014

The geometries of these reliefs are vocabulary, and their random permutation is syntax. Following this formal language, an unlimited number of variations can be obtained, where each relief is just a sample of the infinite plane of possibilities.

origami Permutations

mosaic, black&white

since 2013

The elementary vocabulary of these kinetic mosaics and their architectural characteristics position them within the tradition of Art Concrete, whereas their programmed logics add infinite variation-evolution.

mosaic, black&white

framework notations

2008

These notations are formal, geometric compositions that define the movement of the eponymous kinetic installation 'framework f5x5x5'. As such, they invert the principle of drawing movement in time with the visual abstract language of painting.

framework notations

808

2016

The mechanical motion of these custom-tailored displays creates a clapping sound. Their generative rhythm becomes visible due to the shifting white squares recalling the legendary drum machine 808 with its programmable drum patterns.

808
__ see also : installations // calculating

__ binaryWaves
__ framework f5x5x5
__ pergola

__ particleSynthesis, audiovisual installation

__ see also : integrations / calculation

__ 10e-15, Femto Center, Besancon, France
__ origamiSquares 8x24, Linklaters headquarters, Brussels, Belgium
__ origamiCeiling, 20 Squares & 54 kites, Cosnova, Frankfurt, Germany
__ origamiSquares, 6x10x1, Linklaters headquarters, Madrid, Spain
__ origamiRhombi,76x1, Lend Hotel, Graz, Austria
__ origamiHexa 198 kites, Reynaers experience center, Duffel, Belgium
__ mosaique 15x26, Maison de Mécatronique, Annecy, France

artworks by the Belgian art studio LAb[au] based on calculations as process of artmaking - art&language - art  architecture - conceptual art - digital art - konkrete kunst - art & mathematics

LAb[au] is working on the relationship between: architecture & art - language & art, at the crossing of conceptual, concrete, and digital art.

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