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Drs. Michiel W. Kauw-A-Tjoewww.concretejungle.nl

michiel@concretejungle.nl

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Masters Degree AI

VU, Amsterdam● Machine Learning● Multi-Agent Systems● Computer Graphics● Multimedia

Hal 9000, 'A Space Odyssey'_

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● “Generation of Abstract Geometric Art Based on Exact Aesthetics, Gestalt Theory and Graphic Design Principles” http://db.cwi.nl/rapporten/abstract.php?abstractnr=1865

– Science– Art– Technology

● Research Question: How can AI techniques be combined with vector graphics to create geometric abstract art?

Thesis

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What's In There...

1. Modern Art, Computer Art2. Aesthetics3. Gestalt Theory4. Composition5. Golden Ratio6. Spatial Reasoning, Shape Patterns

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Some Geometric Art

'Painterly Architectonics', Popova_

'Petersburg', Malevich_

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Gestalt Theory

'Rubin's Vase' demonstrates the figure-ground principle

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Composition

'Elevation of the Cross',Rubens

'Martyrdom of St. Sebastian',Pollaiulo

Selfportrait, Rembrandt

Compositional breakdown of still life Original still life

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Golden Ratio

fibonnaci auron pentagon

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Shape Patterns

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Shape Patterns

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Demo

● Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG, XML)● Prolog

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Demo

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Demo

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Demo

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Demo

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Video Art

Fields of interest:● Realtime control● Audiovisual Sync, MIDI● Film● 3D, Vector Graphics

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Contest Semi-finals Off Corso

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Setup Off Corso

PC-3

PC-2

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Mix

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PC-1

Screen 1 Screen 2

VideoMixer

MIDI

Audio

Video

Kombinat(widescreen)

Midivid(stereo)

Logic(sequencer)

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Setup Club 11

PC-3

Keys DrumPads

PC-2

Screen 1 Screen 2 Screen 3

VideoMixer

3x3Matrix

VCR

MIDI

'Openvid'(dual screen)

ResolumePC-1

MIDI

Ableton(sequencer)

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Organised Events

– Contemporary electronic music– Experimental visuals– Live performances

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Passepartout Project

● Collaboration V2_, CWI, Tue– Analysis sensor data– Affective computing and reasoning– Dynamic adaptivity media

● Will contribute to development and research