SPECTRA
Generative Art, Algorithmic Art, Creative Coding, Mathematical Colour Mapping
Hosted and sold in conjunction with Ivy R Consulting’s ‘PROJECT 02’
Spectra reimagines the relationship between mathematics and visual art through plotted equations and RGB colour computation. Each work begins with three mathematical formulas, one per colour channel, applied to every pixel's X and Y coordinates to produce values across an 8-bit scale. What appears fluid and organic onscreen is driven entirely by precise, deterministic math. The series explores how trigonometric, exponential, and polar-coordinate functions can generate smooth gradients, evolving symmetry, and compositions of genuine visual beauty, revealing the aesthetic potential latent within code and linear algebra. Inspired by the visual mathematics of Hamid Naderi Yeganeh, Spectra is part of an ongoing practice at the intersection of creative coding, colour theory, and algorithmic art.
Signed and numbered editions, accompanied by the source formulas, are available exclusively through Ivy R Consulting linked here.
Project
SPECTRA
Year
2025
Chroma Flow is a generative artwork dominated by deep, shifting blue hues, created through a blend of trigonometric functions and exponential decay. Sine and cosine transformations interact across the canvas, generating smooth, wave-like patterns, while exponential decay softens transitions for a fluid, organic effect. The strong presence of blue arises from the way the mathematical functions distribute colour, emphasizing the blue channel over red and green. The result is a composition that feels like a continuous current of energy reminiscent of water, light refraction, or atmospheric gradients
Edition of 20. Please allow 2 weeks for printing.
Acrylic glass print
20 × 20cm
Radial Bloom is a generative artwork created using polar coordinates, where colours and patterns radiate outward from a central point. The red, green, and blue channels are controlled by trigonometric functions applied to radius (r) and angle (θ), producing a structured yet organic flow. Sine and cosine waves shape the intricate petal-like formations, while exponential decay softens transitions, creating a luminous, blooming effect. The result is a dynamic interplay of symmetry and motion, evoking the natural patterns found in waves, light, and organic growth.
Edition of 20. Please allow 2 weeks for printing.
Acrylic glass print
20 x 20 cm
Luminal Path is a generative digital artwork created using trigonometric and exponential functions to map colours across a coordinate grid. Each pixel’s colour is determined by a set of mathematical equations that define the red, green, and blue channels. Sine and cosine waves introduce rhythmic patterns, while exponential decay softens transitions, creating smooth gradients. The result is a luminous composition dominated by white, pink/purple, and blue hues, forming an intricate balance between structured mathematics and organic flow.
Edition of 20. Please allow 2 weeks for printing.
Acrylic glass print
20 × 20cm
Spectral Shift is a generative artwork that explores the dynamic interplay of trigonometric and nonlinear transformations to create fluid, shifting gradients. Sine, cosine, and tangent functions generate intricate wave-like patterns and curving shapes, while reflectional symmetry adds balance and repetition across the composition. The red, green, and blue channels blend seamlessly, creating smooth transitions between colours. The result is an ever-evolving visual that feels both structured and organic, reminiscent of light refraction, energy waves, or flowing currents.
Edition of 20. Please allow 2 weeks for printing.
Acrylic glass print
20 × 20cm