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Hybrid Forms: New Growth / Exploration of morphogenesis by Andy Lomas

Published

8 years ago

January 18, 2017

Following on from the Morphogenetic Creations we covered on CAN some months ago, Hybrid Forms: New Growth is the latest in the series of “Cellular Forms: an Artistic Exploration of Morphogenesis” research work by Andy Lomas.

The work is a variation of his Hybrid Forms video, using the same simulation data but showing regions of active cell growth instead of the internal structures. As cells are born they are highlighted in blue, which gradually fades as each cell ages. Complex patterns emerge in waves across the surface, with adjacent cells tending to accumulate enough food to split at approximately the same time so tending to be roughly synchronized in the times when new cells are born.

The work was created using Andy’s own custom code mostly written in CUDA – a parallel computing platform and programming model by NVIDIA, to make use of the GPU to do all the computation and rendering.

If you want to find out more out about the algorithms Andy is using to simulate growth processes, have a look at the paperhe wrote about them.

Andy Lomas

↓ full screen HD viewing recommended.

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The Sharjah Light Festival is back with 11 nights of colourful displays

Published

3 years ago

January 31, 2022

FrontFX Magazine

The festival kicks off next month

There’s a dazzling projection art event coming to Sharjah.

Sharjah Light Festival is returning for 2022 with 11 nights of colourful projections and music. If this year is anything like previous festivals, our eyes are in for a treat.

The colourful festival is the first and only of its kind in the region and has been running for over ten years. It attracts thousands of visitors to up to 20 locations in Sharjah each year. The designs are inspired by local culture, stories and traditions.

The 2022 Sharjah Light Festival goes from February 9 to February 20 and is organized by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority.

The festival brings a kaleidoscope of creative lights and colour to Sharjah’s architecture. Diverse locations are featured during the annual show, with light and sound spectacles that transform them. (Have your camera ready.) The festival uses energy-saving lighting technology and all the lights and projectors used have passed certification for environmental compliance.

The Sharjah Light Festival also showcases the emirate’s rich heritage and historical monuments. Local and international artists, musicians and light technicians collaborate to showcase the emirate’s achievements.

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