DISCOVERY THROUGH PROCESS-Part 2

LW1.5

This is 2nd post in a series of posts regarding explorations of process derived solutions in lieu of target based solutions. These explorations have been inspired by the work of Lebbeus Woods, an architect who believed that true creativity was discovered outside the box, and challenged our perceptions and understanding of architecture.  Please visit lebbeuswoods.net to get a glimpse of his collected work, theory and thoughts.

Random Discovery Series

This process, was essentially the same as the Image Interpretation Series (see previous post), only this time it employed the use of a random collection of lines. Since there was no underlying order of the collection of lines, there does not exist an original essence or DNA defining the nature of the end product. This allows for an unlimited number of  solutions, or varieties on a theme. I Have included several “snap shots” if you will, that capture the evolution of the product.....as well as some developmental offshoots (deviant species?). In many ways, I find the collection of these snap shots and deviants more intriguing as it focuses on how the product was developed, and the inherent potential of exploration of the possibilities within each product.….which is why I have included them.  

LW1.0

LW1.1

                                                                                                       

LW1.2

LW1.3

LW1.4-R1

LW1.5-R2

So what have I learned from this series of explorations? Perhaps the most interesting item is that from a fairly simple base point (random lines, with no particular order or arrangement) a complex collection (environment?) can be generated. Again.....I am after discovering possibilities within the process, without prior determination or pre-conception. I am not after a target finished product. Because of this, am I seeing more possibilities? Given the same input (the base collection of random lines), what would someone else generate? Also these studies are meant to explore the process, the evolution of a compositional product. Within that evolution, the product begins to develop its own identity, but that identity is influenced through my decisions. An example of this, is the vertical collection of yellow bars on the left (see LW1.0 through LW1.3) were inserted without the assistance of the initial collection of lines. As such, I am bringing intention and deliberation to the product as it develops. Does this insertion corrupt the process? Is it part of the process? Does intention and deliberation validate the process? 

The last two studies are essentially variations, (and hint at another series of explorations) but employ a software generated rendering technique. Is this now a cooperative development where there are two entities influencing its evolution? Does it become a different product at that particular branch in its evolution?

Oh so much to learn and so much more to come......

RBP

2.9.14