“Mycelioid” series is the art journal on blockchain.

Gamma Partner Program allowed me to use a monthly art publication into an artistic journal that tracks the algorithm’s development. Or maybe I should say the process of revising and rebuilding the code. I had this idea for quite some time to share the process, but the Web3 space lacked a suitable tool/platform for that. Both Ethereum and Tezos need to set up a “collection”. I felt that naming a collection “drafts” or “sketchbook” seemed somewhat cliché and structured.

Prints felt like a proper place to experiment. The opportunity to release up to 2 artworks monthly, no need for creating or naming a collection, a welcoming Ordinals community – that’s exactly what I needed. Also, when I revised the first “Mycelioid” code, it turned out there’s so much potential I can use. All the pieces fell into place.

For the following months in the Gamma Partner Program, I explore artistic process and develop the code. I want to see how the artwork will grow with new features, outputs, and technical solutions. Whether they come from my explorations, Ordinals protocol or Gamma developing their product.

I use the “Mycelioid” particle system as the basis for monthly exploration and development.

There’s no tight schedule. Just a simple step-by-step guide:

  • take a break from the project to get some distance and a fresh perspective
  • explore what could be done differently or what could be introduced to the new revision
  • inscribe the current state of development once a month

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Mycelioid

“Mycelioid” captures the intricate resemblance of structures mirroring the growth patterns of mycelium. These patterns evoke a sense of cosmic wanderings among celestial bodies or the subtle interactions on an atomic scale. It’s a fusion of macro and micro cosmos, where familiar structures emerge, blurring the boundaries between the vast universe and the minuscule world.

“Mycelioid” — an infinite algorithmic single output animation coded in HTML: VanillaJS & WebGL.

Tech specs:

  • infinite algorithmic animation
  • HTML: VanillaJS + WebGL
  • 7 556 B
  • Published: 25th of August 2023, Print (editions on Bitcoin) launch — “Mycelioid” on Gamma

Mycelioid, algorithmic infinite animation, 2023, dimensions variable

Mycelioid RGB

“Mycelioid RGB” begins the art diary on blockchain. The “Mycelioid” particle system algorithm will be used as the basis for monthly exploration and development.

For the following months, I will explore artistic process and develop the algorithm. I want to see how the artwork will grow with new features, outputs, and technical solutions. Whether they come from my own explorations, Ordinals protocol or Gamma developing Prints.

The first revision introduces more complex technical solutions: R/G/B channel separation, resulting in a generative color palette and multi-layered WebGL shaders.

Tech specs:

  • infinite algorithmic animation
  • HTML: VanillaJS + WebGL
  • 8 976 B
  • Original inscribed on alpha sat 636819200000000
  • Published: 11th of October 2023 — “Mycelioid RGB” on Gamma

Mycelioid RGB, algorithmic infinite animation, 2023, dimensions variable

Mycelioid CA

“Mycelioid CA” is the 3rd entry in the art journal on blockchain. The “CA” stands for Chromatic Aberration — an optical lens quality resulting in chromatic fringing.

The code-simulated light diffraction is fully interactive. Click/tap and drag to adjust the center, strength, and direction of the effect.
Hint: explore it on desktop screens and drag beyond the artwork borders.

“Mycelioid CA” is bound up with Bitcoin blockchain by recursive fetch of /blockheight data. With every new block mined on Bitcoin, the initial configuration will change and result in new output.

Tech specs:

  • infinite algorithmic animation
  • HTML: VanillaJS + WebGL
  • 9 645 B
  • Original inscribed on omega sat 636819199999999

Mycelioid CA, algorithmic infinite animation, 2023, dimensions variable