Alex Russell creates generative art and creative code. He combines coding (computer programming) with drawing, painting, collage, mono-printing and photography to make original, one-off prints. His generative processes assemble libraries of his hand-made and digital images into unique artworks. You can buy prints from the shop, or contact Alex to commission art from him.
Browse and buy one-off prints
A small selection of Alex’s generative art and creative code is below. Visit the shop for the full range of unique, original ApeiroPattern art prints.
Artwork collections
Future Rope Core Memory
Future Rope Core Memory examines representations of the natural world and the past, exploring their use as decoration in the urban environment. The code models methods of ornamental composition to combine floral and landscape imagery with traditional pattern elements.
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A Scheme Not Of This World
A Scheme Not Of This World explores the concept of abstract map-making by creating imaginary topographies. The code simulates textile/graphic design and fine art methods of arranging content within an image, creating complexity from very simple elements.
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Endlich Nach Zahn
Endlich Nach Zahn investigates taking pencil drawing into a digital, generative context, combining figurative content with abstract mark-making. The code builds up highly complex artworks, using six different compositional models that respond to each others content as they emerge.
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Genuary 2022
Genuary is a generative art challenge that takes place every year. Participants use a daily prompt to “build code that makes beautiful things” (in the words of its co-ordinators). Alex used it to delve into isometric perspective, colour palette algorithms and recursive functions. See more info and browse here.