FRACTAL WORLDS BY JULIUS HORSTHUIS
INTANGIBLE FORMS BY SHOHEI FUJIMOTO
INTERACTIVE WORKS BY DANIEL ROZIN
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ABOUT ARTECHOUSE
EXHIBITION OVERVIEW
WHAT ARE FRACTALS?
INTERACTIVE MAP
ABOUT JULIUS HORSTHUIS
EXHIBITION OVERVIEW
“The worlds I create aren’t designed - they exist within fractal formulas. My role is to explore
them and present them in a way that helps others experience both comfort and wonder.
-Julius Horsthuis
Fractals are everywhere—from the spiraling galaxies overhead to the branching of trees and the rhythms of our breath. In Fractal Worlds, ARTECHOUSE Studio and visual artist Julius Horsthuis invite audiences to step inside the infinite, exploring how mathematics shapes not only our physical world but also our perception, emotion, and imagination. This exhibition is a meditative journey through fractal landscapes that blur the lines between the natural and architectural, order and chaos. Accompanied by a dynamic spatial soundtrack from composers David Levy and Michael Stearns, the immersive environment reveals the visual poetry of equations and patterns, awakening a sense of wonder and connectivity in a fractured world.
WHAT ARE FRACTALS?
Fractal geometry is a field of mathematics that explores shapes and patterns that repeat themselves at different scales. Unlike traditional geometry, which deals with smooth lines and simple forms like circles or triangles, fractal geometry describes forms that are infinitely complex — zoom in on a small section, and you’ll find shapes that resemble the whole. These repeating patterns, called self-similarity, are found everywhere in nature: from snowflakes and coastlines to clouds and even the branching of trees and blood vessels. Mathematically, fractals are created through equations that repeat over and over in a process called iteration. One of the most famous examples is the Mandelbrot set (zn+1 = zn² + c), an iconic fractal discovered in the 1970s that reveals endless, intricate detail the deeper you explore.
FRACTAL PROPERTIES
Infinite Complexity: Fractals display infinite detail, meaning that no matter how much you zoom in, you'll keep discovering new patterns and details. This characteristic makes fractals infinitely complex. Natural Occurrence: Fractals are not just mathematical concepts; they are found in nature as well. Examples include snowflakes, mountain ranges, coastlines, and even the branching of trees and blood vessels. Mathematical Formulas: Fractals are generated by mathematical formulas that iterate repeatedly, creating patterns that are both intricate and self-repeating. Visualization: Fractals can be visualized using computer graphics, allowing us to explore their complex and beautiful structures. These visualizations often look like abstract art but are grounded in mathematical precision. Julius Horsthuis designs his fractals with natural elements in mind, to allow the human mind to comprehend/imagine what it's seeing. Applications: Beyond art, fractals are used in various fields such as computer graphics, nature modeling, signal and image compression, and even in understanding the structures of galaxies and ecosystems.
FRACTAL WORLDS
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GALLERY 1
Nascence
Visuals by Julius Horsthuis Music by David Levy
IMMERSION GALLERY
Fractal Worlds
Visuals by Julius Horsthuis Score by David Levy & Michael Strearns
GALLERY 2
Fractal Entropy (Infinity Room)
Visuals by Julius Horsthuis Music by David Levy
Floating Points(Long Screen)
Visuals by Yann Nguema Music by Zero Gr4vity
Fractal Lab: MANDELBOX
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Fractal Lab: MENGER SPONGE
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Fractal Lab: RHOMBOID IFS
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Fractal Lab: TRYPTA IFS
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Fractal Lab: DODECAHEDRON
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Fractal Lab: MANDELBULB
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Fractal Lab: CORNER MENGER
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Fractal Lab: OCTAHEDRON
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Fractal Lab: MOON
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The Code of Fractals: MANDELBROT SET
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The Code of Fractals: MANDELBULB (3D FRACTALS)
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The Code of Fractals: JULIA SET
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The Code of Fractals: JULIA SET (4D) QUANTERNION
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The Code of Fractals: NEWTON FRACTAL
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JULIUS HORSTHUIS
Julius Horsthuis is internationally recognized as a pioneer in fractal art, using mathematics and infinite geometric patterns to create immersive films and environments. His visual effects work has appeared in major productions, including the Academy Award–winning Manchester by the Sea (2016), and he has collaborated with acclaimed musical artists such as Max Cooper, Eric Serra, and Meshuggah. Horsthuis describes his practice as “a journey of discovery,” uncovering intricate fractal worlds that already exist within mathematical formulas. Rather than designing from imagination, he sees himself as a director or photographer exploring a hidden reality, searching for the right angle or perspective within infinite complexity. By translating fractals into cinematic sci-fi landscapes, Horsthuis expands how we experience both mathematics and digital art, bridging abstraction and storytelling at an architectural scale.
EXHIBITION OVERVIEW
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ABOUT SHOHEI FUJIMOTO
EXHIBITION OVERVIEW
“I’m certain that we have a universal sense as human beings independent of borders, gender,
and language. Through my art, I hope people can focus on their universal sense of self.”
- Shohei Fujimoto
Discover the latest iteration of Intangible Forms by Japanese multimedia artist Shohei Fujimoto, where he explores the perceptual essence of nature through intricate minimalist yet dynamic light installations. Each artwork serves as a portal into the Intangible, revealing the invisible through mesmerizing rhythms and patterns of light and sound. Fujimoto’s artworks, meticulously crafted with mathematical precision, aim to capture the data and facts of diverse phenomena and the infuse them with complexity to create sensorial experiences imbued with organic properties. By touching upon our primal perception, Fujimoto invites us to contemplate the boundless possibilities of our shared universal sense, inviting a deeper connection to the mysteries of existence.
INTANGIBLE FORMS
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GALLERY 3
intangible #umbra
Shohei Fujimoto
Kinetic Laser and Projection Installation, 2022
intangible #array
Shohei Fujimoto
Kinetic Laser Installation, 2024
power of one #surface
Shohei Fujimoto
Sculptural Kinetic Laser Installation, 2020
power of one #empty
Shohei Fujimoto
Kinetic Laser and Projection Installation, 2019
power of one #extrude
Shohei Fujimoto
Kinetic Laser Installation, 2018
data subsidence
Shohei Fujimoto
Real-Time Kinetic Laser Installation, 2022
power of one #distortion
Shohei Fujimoto
Real-Time Kinetic Laser and Projection Installation, 2022
#echo
Shohei Fujimoto
Code-Based Visual Experiment, 2023
intangible #sculpt
Shohei Fujimoto
Robotic, Laser, and Air Installation, 2024
intangible #form
Shohei Fujimoto
Real-Time Kinetic Laser and Light Installation, 2024
dynamic light statistics
Shohei Fujimoto
Code-Based Visual Experiment, 2022
dynamic light statistics 2
Shohei Fujimoto
Code-Based Visual Experiment, 2023
SHOHEI FUJIMOTO
Shohei Fujimoto (b. 1989, Japan) is an artist who explores the fundamental nature of perception from a primitive perspective. Through a process of distilling the underlying data and facts of diverse phenomena and forms, he emphasizes their essence and reconfigures them into complex sensory experiences imbued with new organic qualities. Fujimoto’s work aims to touch upon the universal sense—primitive human perception—and embraces its limitless possibilities. In an era where digital technologies have become a seamless extension of daily life, Fujimoto’s work seeks to reconnect us with the essential structures of perception that precede digital mediation. His practice raises questions about how the human mind experiences reality in a post-digital environment—where the boundary between virtual and physical has become increasingly ambiguous, and where perception itself risks being optimized and thought processes automated without awareness. By blending digital and physical properties, Fujimoto challenges our perception of reality, creating works that stir the “real” as interpreted by the human mind. His installations, often balancing precision and fluidity, invite audiences to engage with the invisible structures that shape our perception, highlighting the moment of perception—the fleeting instant when the world is not simply received but actively brought into being. The fusion of algorithmic processes with tangible materials generates a tension that questions the boundary between what is perceived and what is experienced, revealing an intrinsic harmony that resonates universally. Through his art, Fujimoto seeks to uncover the latent potential within universal human senses, offering encounters that transcend individual interpretation and evoke a deeper connection to the essential experience of reality—reminding us that it is through the act of perception itself that the world is continually created anew.
RGB PEG MIRROR NO.5
BALL CHAIN MIRROR
ABOUT DANIEL ROZIN
RGB PEG MIRROR NO.5
Daniel Rozin
2019/2022 Anodized aluminum knobs, motors, 3D camera, control electronics, computer, custom software 57in diameter x 5.5in depth
RGB Peg Mirror is Rozin's first mirror capable of reproducing full color reflections. The artist programs red, green, and blue color knobs to tilt toward light and change their reflected color, thus allowing the recreation of a full color portrait in a manner similar to a computer monitor or TV. The work has two modes of operation: an interactive period where the viewer is reflected on the piece, and a generative function where the piece animates according to several algorithms to show a shimmering and colorful display of undulating vibrant colors. Artwork courtesy of bitforms gallery NY.
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Ball Chain Mirror
Daniel Rozin
2025 400 18-inch segments of steel ball chain, 400 motors, wood structure, control electronics, computer, camera, custom software. 54in x 84in x 30in
Daniel Rozin's Ball Chain Mirror combines 400 steel ball chain segments and 400 motors with a camera, computer, and custom software to create a dynamic and interactive reflection experience. The piece is a mesmerizing exploration of mirroring technologym where the viewer's image is captured as a shifting, abstract portrait. The process of mirroring in this artwork is rooted in Rozin's highly sophisticated custom software that choreographs motors and material to move in kinetic abstraction. Ball Chain Mirror also reveals the negative impression of each reflection, visible from the back of the sculpture. Artwork courtesy of bitforms gallery NY.
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DANIEL ROZIN
b. 1961, Jerusalem, Israel. Lives and works in New York City
For nearly three decades, Daniel Rozin’s practice has investigated the structure and materiality of images. From mosaics to digital images comprising pixels, discrete components are assembled to make a whole. Employing a range of materials––from trash to hand fans––Rozin probes at what constitutes an image, as well as what can be transformed into one. Rozin’s interactive installations and sculptures integrate the viewer, in real time, to create a representation of the viewer’s likeness in the object. His kinetic “mirrors” are often made with materials that become unexpectedly “reflective,” responding to a person’s presence via a camera and physical computing or custom software. Reflection and surface transformation become a means to explore human behavior, representation, and perception. Past exhibitions of his work include the Reina Sofia National Museum, Madrid, Spain; Victoria and Albert Museum, London, England; The Garage CCC, Moscow, Russia; NTT InterCommunication Center, Tokyo, Japan; The Israel Museum, Israel, Jerusalem; Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI; Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester, England; Taiwan National Museum of Fine Art, Taichung, Taiwan; Barbican Centre, London, England; CAM Raleigh, Raleigh, NC; Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax, Canada; Bunkamura Museum of Art, Tokyo, Japan; Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas, TX; Katonah Museum of Art, New York, NY; ICA Portland, Portland, ME; the Central Academy of Fine Arts Museums, Beijing, China; Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota, FL; the Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA; and the Sundance Film Festival, Park City, UT. Awards include the Prix Ars Electronica, I.D. Design Review, Chrysler Design Award, and the Rothschild Prize. Rozin is an Associate Arts Professor in the Interactive Telecommunications Program at New York University’s Tisch School Of The Arts. He earned a BD at the Jerusalem Bezalel Academy of Art and Design and an MPS from NYU.
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Fractal Lab:DODECAHEDRON
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
A dodecahedron is a twelve-faced polyhedra. This fractal is mirrored and repeated infinitely into kaleidoscopic forms.
power of one #empty
Shohei Fujimoto
Kinetic Laser and Projection Installation, 2019
Suggested dwell time: 4 mins
In #empty, Fujimoto explores the concept of emptiness through the interplay of light and space. He uses a laser and projector to create a dynamic visualization of emptiness on a 2-dimentional surface, reflecting the rules and nature of physical light in the real world. In installation continually examines the concept of 'Empty' from various perspectives, displaying and concealing data obtained from reflection algorithms.
Fractal Lab:MANDELBOX
Developed by Julius Horsthuis & ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
In mathematics, the mandelbox is a fractal with a boxlike shape found by Tom Lowe in 2010. It is defined in a similar way to the famous Mandelbrot set as the values of a parameter such that the origin does not escape to infinity under iteration of certain geometrical transformations. The mandelbox is defined as a map of continuous Julia sets, but, unlike the Mandelbrot set, can be defined in any number of dimensions. It is typically drawn in three dimensions for illustrative purposes.
power of one #extrude
Shohei Fujimoto Suggested dwell time: 3 mins
Fujimoto employs a single laser projector, an apparatus featuring ten motors, and individual strips of one-way mirrors. The motors, embedded within the apparatus, rotate thin one-way mirror strips attached to their tips. Each strip operates on its own time axis, rotating at various speeds determined by the motors' RPM. Rather than viewing these discrepancies as flaws, Fujimoto incorporates them as variables into the artwork.
Fractal Lab:MOON
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
This Fractal Lab piece is a fractal rendering variant evoking lunar textures and crater-lik surfaces
Fractal Lab:MOON
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
This Fractal Lab piece is a fractal rendering variant evoking lunar textures and crater-lik surfaces
Fractal Lab:CORNERMENGER
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
The Corner Menger is a variation on the Menger Sponge, as described below, but focusing on recursive corner structures.
In mathematics, the Menger sponge is a fractal curve. It was first described by Karl Menger in 1926, in his studies of the concept of topological dimension.The construction of a Menger sponge can be described as follows:1. Begin with a cube. 2. Divide every face of the cube into nine squares in a similar manner to a Rubik's Cube. This sub-divides the cube into 27 smaller cubes. 3. Remove the smaller cube in the middle of each face and remove the smaller cube in the center of the larger cube, leaving 20 smaller cubes. This is a level 1 Menger sponge (resembling a void cube). 4. Repeat steps two and three for each of the remaining smaller cubes and continue to iterate ad infinitum.
intangible #array
Shohei Fujimoto Suggested dwell time: 3 mins
#array seeks to redefine the viewers' spatial awareness through the use of symmetry. Lasers positioned in two separate spaces, each on the left and right, converge to form a dynamically symmetrical structure. Enhanced by the reflective properties of a central mirror, this symmetrical essence permeates the entire space, inviting viewers to experience a newfound sense of balance and harmony.
intangible #sculpt
Shohei Fujimoto
Robotic, Laser, and Air Installation, 2024
Suggested dwell time: 8 mins
The wind blowing from a custom-made usit fixed to the tip of the robot arm sets the fabric into motion, creating a gentle flutter. Laser modules on the ground project illuminated surfaces on to the fabric surrounding the robot, resulting in organic and dynamic lines that apear to dance upon its surface. In this installation, the robot arm acts as a sculptor of the air, while the interplay of laser and fabric transforms the inherently intangible into a visually captivating display
Fractal Lab:MANDELBULB
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
The Mandelbulb is a three-dimensional fractal developed in 2009 by Daniel White and Paul Nylander using spherical coordinates. A canonical 3-dimensional Mandelbrot set does not exist, since there is no 3-dimensional analogue of the 2-dimensional space of complex numbers. It is possible to construct Mandelbrot sets in 4 dimensions using quaternions and bicomplex numbers.
Fractal Lab:OCTAHEDRON
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
An Octahedron is an eight-faced polyhedra. This fractal is mirrored and repeated infinitely into kaleidoscopic forms.
power of one #distortion
Shohei Fujimoto Suggested dwell time: 10 mins
A hemispherical sculpture is projected with different light
properties of a laser and projector. The shape of the projected
light is distorted to draw curves and surfaces, resulting in a
reflection behaves like an organism.
Nascence
Visuals by Julius HorsthuisScore by David Levy Suggested dwell time: 15 mins
In Nascence, Horsthuis explores how nature is able to give rise to complexity from such simple beginnings. He compares the relatively simple fractal formulas to DNA - the ancient replicator that has spawned all organic beauty in the world.
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Fractal Worlds
Visuals by Julius HorsthuisScore by David Levy & Michael Stearns Suggested dwell time: 30 mins
This cinematic four-part fractal journey within our state-of-the art, 270-degree, 18K resolution Immersion Gallery. The Prelude begins by featuring a haunting fractal “virus” that consumes its surroundings. In Act I, the audience is transported into nature where nighttime forests, flowing fractal life forms, and bioluminescent pulses emerge from the darkness. Act II centers on architecture, where fractals grow geometric, cathedral-like structures. For the final act, the viewer drifts into an abstract cosmos, as fractals lend cityscapes and nature, developing a poetic fusion thatsuggests hope and unity in a mathematically-ordered world.
intangible #form
Shohei Fujimoto Suggested dwell time: 25 mins
Through a meticulously choreographed performance using
312 kinetic red light laser beam modules and an abstract
soundscape, Fujimoto creates an immersive environment
that evokes the essence, presence, and behavior of life itself.
As you immerse yourself in intangible #form, contemplate
the interplay between the physical and the abstract and
ponder the profound depths of what it means to be alive.
Fractal Entropy
Visuals by Julius HorsthuisScore by Michael Stearns Suggested dwell time: 10 mins
Horsthuis's kaleidoscopic loops built from fractal formulas appear endless within the confines of the mirrored infinity room.
Fractal Lab:MENGER SPONGE
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
In mathematics, the Menger sponge is a fractal curve. It was first described by Karl Menger in 1926, in his studies of the concept of topological dimension. The construction of a Menger sponge can be described as follows: 1. Begin with a cube. 2. Divide every face of the cube into nine squares in a similar manner to a Rubik's Cube. This sub-divides the cube into 27 smaller cubes. 3. Remove the smaller cube in the middle of each face and remove the smaller cube in the center of the larger cube, leaving 20 smaller cubes. This is a level 1 Menger sponge (resembling a void cube). 4. Repeat steps two and three for each of the remaining smaller cubes and continue to iterate ad infinitum.
The Code of Fractals:JULIA SET (4D)
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
The Julia Set 4D is an exploration of fractals in four dimensions, expanding visualization into realms beyond everyday perception.Fractals are intricate shapes that emerge from repeating mathematical equations. While the formulas themselves are compact, the results are astonishingly elaborate, producing structures that echo the branching of trees, the patterns of lightning, or the turbulence of clouds. In this space, visitors explore the very equations that artists and scientists use to generate fractal forms.
Fractal Lab:MENGER SPONGE
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
In mathematics, the Menger sponge is a fractal curve. It was first described by Karl Menger in 1926, in his studies of the concept of topological dimension. The construction of a Menger sponge can be described as follows: 1. Begin with a cube. 2. Divide every face of the cube into nine squares in a similar manner to a Rubik's Cube. This sub-divides the cube into 27 smaller cubes. 3. Remove the smaller cube in the middle of each face and remove the smaller cube in the center of the larger cube, leaving 20 smaller cubes. This is a level 1 Menger sponge (resembling a void cube). 4. Repeat steps two and three for each of the remaining smaller cubes and continue to iterate ad infinitum.
The Code of Fractals:MANDELBULB (3D)
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
In the Mandelbulb (3D Fractal), a three-dimensional extension of the Mandelbrot formula, producing sculptural, organic geometries.Fractals are intricate shapes that emerge from repeating mathematical equations. While the formulas themselves are compact, the results are astonishingly elaborate, producing structures that echo the branching of trees, the patterns of lightning, or the turbulence of clouds. In this space, visitors explore the very equations that artists and scientists use to generate fractal forms.
The Code of Fractals:NEWTON FRACTALS
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
The Newton Fractal is a colorful, intricate pattern that shows what happens when you use Newton’s method — a way to find where equations equal zero — on complex numbers. Each point in the image represents a starting value, and its color shows which solution it ends up at and how quickly it gets there, revealing beautiful, swirling designs from simple math.Try walking forward and backwards in front of the screen to see the fractal image zoom in and zoom out.
Fractal Entropy
Visuals by Julius HorsthuisScore by Michael Stearns Suggested dwell time: 10 mins
Horsthuis's kaleidoscopic loops built from fractal formulas appear endless within the confines of the mirrored infinity room.
The Code of Fractals:MANDELBROT SET
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
In the Mandelbrot Set, each pixel represents how quickly a calculation diverges toward infinity, forming the iconic boundary of the Mandelbrot fractal.Fractals are intricate shapes that emerge from repeating mathematical equations. While the formulas themselves are compact, the results are astonishingly elaborate, producing structures that echo the branching of trees, the patterns of lightning, or the turbulence of clouds. In this space, visitors explore the very equations that artists and scientists use to generate fractal forms.
Fractal Lab:RHOMBOID IFS
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
A rhomboid IFS fractal is a fractal generated using an iterated function system (IFS) that is often described as a "rhomboid" because of the overall shape and structure it produces. An IFS is a collection of geometric transformations, like scaling, rotation, and translation, that are repeated over and over to create complex fractal images. The "rhomboid" in the name refers to the type of fractal image created, which can be a specific shape or set of shapes that appear rhombus-like.
power of one #surface
Shohei Fujimoto Suggested dwell time: 3 mins
Featuring a symmetrical arrangement of two lasers, two rotating one-way mirrors, two stationary parallel one-way mirrrors, and two motors, each component is positioned on the right and left sides to create vertical symmetry. Unlike conventional mirrors that reflect light, Fujimoto's mirrors capture and hold it within their surface, creating a mesmerizing interplay of light and reflection.
dynamic light statistics 2
Shohei Fujimoto
Code-based Visual Experiment, 2023
Suggested dwell time: 4 mins
Fujimoto continues his exploration of treating lines based on physical rules, such as the reflection of light, and reconstructing them through the lens of structural analysis used in architecture and mechanics.The dynamic structures, reminiscent of architectural forms, are periodically frozen in a state of stillness. Fujimoto examines the structures from a planar perspective during these moment, akin to studying a 2D architectural drawing.
The Code of Fractals:JULIA SET (4D)
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
The Julia Set 4D is an exploration of fractals in four dimensions, expanding visualization into realms beyond everyday perception.Fractals are intricate shapes that emerge from repeating mathematical equations. While the formulas themselves are compact, the results are astonishingly elaborate, producing structures that echo the branching of trees, the patterns of lightning, or the turbulence of clouds. In this space, visitors explore the very equations that artists and scientists use to generate fractal forms.
dynamic light statistics
Shohei Fujimoto
Code-based Visual Experiment, 2022
Suggested dwell time: 4 mins
Fujimoto explores the interplay between physical rules and digital reconstruction. Five monitors display a particle-based environment in which lines of light follow natural laws. His process is akin to architectural analysis, where statics and structural mechanics are applied to dynamic visuals. The ever-changing structures on the monitors pause periodically, resembling medical imagery frozen in time. In this stillness, the artist delves into the hidden potential behind the structures, akin to uncovering hidden data in architecture.
intangible #form
Shohei Fujimoto Suggested dwell time: 25 mins
Through a meticulously choreographed performance using
312 kinetic red light laser beam modules and an abstract
soundscape, Fujimoto creates an immersive environment
that evokes the essence, presence, and behavior of life itself.
As you immerse yourself in intangible #form, contemplate
the interplay between the physical and the abstract and
ponder the profound depths of what it means to be alive.
Floating Points
Visuals by Yann NguemaMusic by Zero Gr4vity Suggested dwell time: 10 mins
Floating Points is a video artwork created to accompany the song of the same name by composer Zero Gr4vity. Directed by Yann Nguema, the piece is built entirely from computer code (C++ and GLSL), translating the language of mathematics into a world of fluid visuals. At its core, the animation explores 3D fractals, specifically a system known as Kaleidoscopic Iterated Function Systems (IFS). The work exists between abstraction and generative art, with imagery that oscillates between mechanical precision and organic resemblance. Though generated through equations, the forms often suggest natural references. At times resembling cellular organisms, marine life, or flowering structures. This tension between the mathematical and the biological gives the work its unique resonance.
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Floating Points
Visuals by Yann NguemaMusic by Zero Gr4vity Suggested dwell time: 10 mins
Floating Points is a video artwork created to accompany the song of the same name by composer Zero Gr4vity. Directed by Yann Nguema, the piece is built entirely from computer code (C++ and GLSL), translating the language of mathematics into a world of fluid visuals. At its core, the animation explores 3D fractals, specifically a system known as Kaleidoscopic Iterated Function Systems (IFS). The work exists between abstraction and generative art, with imagery that oscillates between mechanical precision and organic resemblance. Though generated through equations, the forms often suggest natural references. At times resembling cellular organisms, marine life, or flowering structures. This tension between the mathematical and the biological gives the work its unique resonance.
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Fractal Worlds
Visuals by Julius HorsthuisScore by David Levy & Michael Stearns Suggested dwell time: 30 mins
This cinematic four-part fractal journey within our state-of-the art, 270-degree, 18K resolution Immersion Gallery. The Prelude begins by featuring a haunting fractal “virus” that consumes its surroundings. In Act I, the audience is transported into nature where nighttime forests, flowing fractal life forms, and bioluminescent pulses emerge from the darkness. Act II centers on architecture, where fractals grow geometric, cathedral-like structures. For the final act, the viewer drifts into an abstract cosmos, as fractals lend cityscapes and nature, developing a poetic fusion thatsuggests hope and unity in a mathematically-ordered world.
intangible #array
Shohei Fujimoto Suggested dwell time: 3 mins
#array seeks to redefine the viewers' spatial awareness through the use of symmetry. Lasers positioned in two separate spaces, each on the left and right, converge to form a dynamically symmetrical structure. Enhanced by the reflective properties of a central mirror, this symmetrical essence permeates the entire space, inviting viewers to experience a newfound sense of balance and harmony.
Fractal Lab:MANDELBOX
Developed by Julius Horsthuis & ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
In mathematics, the mandelbox is a fractal with a boxlike shape found by Tom Lowe in 2010. It is defined in a similar way to the famous Mandelbrot set as the values of a parameter such that the origin does not escape to infinity under iteration of certain geometrical transformations. The mandelbox is defined as a map of continuous Julia sets, but, unlike the Mandelbrot set, can be defined in any number of dimensions. It is typically drawn in three dimensions for illustrative purposes.
#echo
Shohei Fujimoto
Code-based Visual Experiment, 2023
Suggested dwell time: 4 mins
in #echo, hoomogeneous patterns, shapes, and structures undergo dynamic,
continuous, and autonomous transformations within irregularly generated
areas of regularity. These shapes repeatedly disappear across time and
space, intermittently exploring their fluid presence. While #echo is inspired by AI, it doesn't utilitze AI. Instead, it explores the unique expressions arising from the collision of latent visual information using simple shapes. The goal is to create a sense of AI's pseudo-experiences, mirroring our percetion's ephemeral and non-material entities.
Fractal Lab:OCTAHEDRON
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
An Octahedron is an eight-faced polyhedra. This fractal is mirrored and repeated infinitely into kaleidoscopic forms.
data subsidence
Shohei Fujimoto
Real-Time Kinetic Laser Installation, 2022
Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
An industrical motor rotates a circle board adorned with phosphorescent paint. Laser graphics dance across its surface, leaving luminous trails that blur the boundaries between physical and virtual realms. These traces, recorded as virtual coordinates, seamlessly merge with the board's movement, creating a fleeting visual experience where light and form converge.
power of one #empty
Shohei Fujimoto
Kinetic Laser and Projection Installation, 2019
Suggested dwell time: 4 mins
In #empty, Fujimoto explores the concept of emptiness through the interplay of light and space. He uses a laser and projector to create a dynamic visualization of emptiness on a 2-dimentional surface, reflecting the rules and nature of physical light in the real world. In installation continually examines the concept of 'Empty' from various perspectives, displaying and concealing data obtained from reflection algorithms.
Fractal Lab:TRYPTA IFS
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
The Trypta IFS is a fractal variant created by Keith Lostracco in 2014.Learn more about Lostracco's mind-bending Fractal World "Escape Time" by clicking below.
Learn More
Fractal Lab:CORNERMENGER
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
The Corner Menger is a variation on the Menger Sponge, as described below, but focusing on recursive corner structures.
In mathematics, the Menger sponge is a fractal curve. It was first described by Karl Menger in 1926, in his studies of the concept of topological dimension.The construction of a Menger sponge can be described as follows:1. Begin with a cube. 2. Divide every face of the cube into nine squares in a similar manner to a Rubik's Cube. This sub-divides the cube into 27 smaller cubes. 3. Remove the smaller cube in the middle of each face and remove the smaller cube in the center of the larger cube, leaving 20 smaller cubes. This is a level 1 Menger sponge (resembling a void cube). 4. Repeat steps two and three for each of the remaining smaller cubes and continue to iterate ad infinitum.
power of one #surface
Shohei Fujimoto Suggested dwell time: 3 mins
Featuring a symmetrical arrangement of two lasers, two rotating one-way mirrors, two stationary parallel one-way mirrrors, and two motors, each component is positioned on the right and left sides to create vertical symmetry. Unlike conventional mirrors that reflect light, Fujimoto's mirrors capture and hold it within their surface, creating a mesmerizing interplay of light and reflection.
dynamic light statistics
Shohei Fujimoto
Code-based Visual Experiment, 2022
Suggested dwell time: 4 mins
Fujimoto explores the interplay between physical rules and digital reconstruction. Five monitors display a particle-based environment in which lines of light follow natural laws. His process is akin to architectural analysis, where statics and structural mechanics are applied to dynamic visuals. The ever-changing structures on the monitors pause periodically, resembling medical imagery frozen in time. In this stillness, the artist delves into the hidden potential behind the structures, akin to uncovering hidden data in architecture.
The Code of Fractals:NEWTON FRACTALS
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
The Newton Fractal is a colorful, intricate pattern that shows what happens when you use Newton’s method — a way to find where equations equal zero — on complex numbers. Each point in the image represents a starting value, and its color shows which solution it ends up at and how quickly it gets there, revealing beautiful, swirling designs from simple math.Try walking forward and backwards in front of the screen to see the fractal image zoom in and zoom out.
intangible #umbra
Shohei Fujimoto Suggested dwell time: 10 mins
Fujimoto explores the theme of reconstructing the existence of
shadows by focusing on the interplay between
computer-generated graphics and the physical optical axis of the
laser modules. By juxtaposing physical elements with abstract
graphic content, he creates a dynamic tapestry that invites
contemplation on the nature of perception and reality.
#echo
Shohei Fujimoto
Code-based Visual Experiment, 2023
Suggested dwell time: 4 mins
in #echo, hoomogeneous patterns, shapes, and structures undergo dynamic,
continuous, and autonomous transformations within irregularly generated
areas of regularity. These shapes repeatedly disappear across time and
space, intermittently exploring their fluid presence. While #echo is inspired by AI, it doesn't utilitze AI. Instead, it explores the unique expressions arising from the collision of latent visual information using simple shapes. The goal is to create a sense of AI's pseudo-experiences, mirroring our percetion's ephemeral and non-material entities.
data subsidence
Shohei Fujimoto
Real-Time Kinetic Laser Installation, 2022
Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
An industrical motor rotates a circle board adorned with phosphorescent paint. Laser graphics dance across its surface, leaving luminous trails that blur the boundaries between physical and virtual realms. These traces, recorded as virtual coordinates, seamlessly merge with the board's movement, creating a fleeting visual experience where light and form converge.
Fractal Lab:MANDELBULB
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
The Mandelbulb is a three-dimensional fractal developed in 2009 by Daniel White and Paul Nylander using spherical coordinates. A canonical 3-dimensional Mandelbrot set does not exist, since there is no 3-dimensional analogue of the 2-dimensional space of complex numbers. It is possible to construct Mandelbrot sets in 4 dimensions using quaternions and bicomplex numbers.
Fractal Lab:RHOMBOID IFS
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
A rhomboid IFS fractal is a fractal generated using an iterated function system (IFS) that is often described as a "rhomboid" because of the overall shape and structure it produces. An IFS is a collection of geometric transformations, like scaling, rotation, and translation, that are repeated over and over to create complex fractal images. The "rhomboid" in the name refers to the type of fractal image created, which can be a specific shape or set of shapes that appear rhombus-like.
power of one #distortion
Shohei Fujimoto Suggested dwell time: 10 mins
A hemispherical sculpture is projected with different light
properties of a laser and projector. The shape of the projected
light is distorted to draw curves and surfaces, resulting in a
reflection behaves like an organism.
intangible #umbra
Shohei Fujimoto Suggested dwell time: 10 mins
Fujimoto explores the theme of reconstructing the existence of
shadows by focusing on the interplay between
computer-generated graphics and the physical optical axis of the
laser modules. By juxtaposing physical elements with abstract
graphic content, he creates a dynamic tapestry that invites
contemplation on the nature of perception and reality.
The Code of Fractals:JULIA SET
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
In the Julia Set, fixing one value while varying another transforms the equation into endless variations, producing forms that range from symmetrical to chaotic.Fractals are intricate shapes that emerge from repeating mathematical equations. While the formulas themselves are compact, the results are astonishingly elaborate, producing structures that echo the branching of trees, the patterns of lightning, or the turbulence of clouds. In this space, visitors explore the very equations that artists and scientists use to generate fractal forms.
Fractal Lab:DODECAHEDRON
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
A dodecahedron is a twelve-faced polyhedra. This fractal is mirrored and repeated infinitely into kaleidoscopic forms.
dynamic light statistics 2
Shohei Fujimoto
Code-based Visual Experiment, 2023
Suggested dwell time: 4 mins
Fujimoto continues his exploration of treating lines based on physical rules, such as the reflection of light, and reconstructing them through the lens of structural analysis used in architecture and mechanics.The dynamic structures, reminiscent of architectural forms, are periodically frozen in a state of stillness. Fujimoto examines the structures from a planar perspective during these moment, akin to studying a 2D architectural drawing.
The Code of Fractals:JULIA SET
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
In the Julia Set, fixing one value while varying another transforms the equation into endless variations, producing forms that range from symmetrical to chaotic.Fractals are intricate shapes that emerge from repeating mathematical equations. While the formulas themselves are compact, the results are astonishingly elaborate, producing structures that echo the branching of trees, the patterns of lightning, or the turbulence of clouds. In this space, visitors explore the very equations that artists and scientists use to generate fractal forms.
Nascence
Visuals by Julius HorsthuisScore by David Levy Suggested dwell time: 15 mins
In Nascence, Horsthuis explores how nature is able to give rise to complexity from such simple beginnings. He compares the relatively simple fractal formulas to DNA - the ancient replicator that has spawned all organic beauty in the world.
Fractal Lab:TRYPTA IFS
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
The Trypta IFS is a fractal variant created by Keith Lostracco in 2014.Learn more about Lostracco's mind-bending Fractal World "Escape Time" by clicking below.
Learn More
power of one #extrude
Shohei Fujimoto Suggested dwell time: 3 mins
Fujimoto employs a single laser projector, an apparatus featuring ten motors, and individual strips of one-way mirrors. The motors, embedded within the apparatus, rotate thin one-way mirror strips attached to their tips. Each strip operates on its own time axis, rotating at various speeds determined by the motors' RPM. Rather than viewing these discrepancies as flaws, Fujimoto incorporates them as variables into the artwork.
The Code of Fractals:MANDELBROT SET
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
In the Mandelbrot Set, each pixel represents how quickly a calculation diverges toward infinity, forming the iconic boundary of the Mandelbrot fractal.Fractals are intricate shapes that emerge from repeating mathematical equations. While the formulas themselves are compact, the results are astonishingly elaborate, producing structures that echo the branching of trees, the patterns of lightning, or the turbulence of clouds. In this space, visitors explore the very equations that artists and scientists use to generate fractal forms.
The Code of Fractals:MANDELBULB (3D)
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
In the Mandelbulb (3D Fractal), a three-dimensional extension of the Mandelbrot formula, producing sculptural, organic geometries.Fractals are intricate shapes that emerge from repeating mathematical equations. While the formulas themselves are compact, the results are astonishingly elaborate, producing structures that echo the branching of trees, the patterns of lightning, or the turbulence of clouds. In this space, visitors explore the very equations that artists and scientists use to generate fractal forms.
intangible #array
Shohei Fujimoto Suggested dwell time: 3 mins
#array seeks to redefine the viewers' spatial awareness through the use of symmetry. Lasers positioned in two separate spaces, each on the left and right, converge to form a dynamically symmetrical structure. Enhanced by the reflective properties of a central mirror, this symmetrical essence permeates the entire space, inviting viewers to experience a newfound sense of balance and harmony.
intangible #sculpt
Shohei Fujimoto
Robotic, Laser, and Air Installation, 2024
Suggested dwell time: 8 mins
The wind blowing from a custom-made usit fixed to the tip of the robot arm sets the fabric into motion, creating a gentle flutter. Laser modules on the ground project illuminated surfaces on to the fabric surrounding the robot, resulting in organic and dynamic lines that apear to dance upon its surface. In this installation, the robot arm acts as a sculptor of the air, while the interplay of laser and fabric transforms the inherently intangible into a visually captivating display
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FRACTAL WORLDS BY JULIUS HORSTHUIS
INTANGIBLE FORMS BY SHOHEI FUJIMOTO
INTERACTIVE WORKS BY DANIEL ROZIN
ARTECHOUSE XR BAR
ABOUT ARTECHOUSE
EXHIBITION OVERVIEW
WHAT ARE FRACTALS?
INTERACTIVE MAP
ABOUT JULIUS HORSTHUIS
EXHIBITION OVERVIEW
“The worlds I create aren’t designed - they exist within fractal formulas. My role is to explore them and present them in a way that helps others experience both comfort and wonder. -Julius Horsthuis
Fractals are everywhere—from the spiraling galaxies overhead to the branching of trees and the rhythms of our breath. In Fractal Worlds, ARTECHOUSE Studio and visual artist Julius Horsthuis invite audiences to step inside the infinite, exploring how mathematics shapes not only our physical world but also our perception, emotion, and imagination. This exhibition is a meditative journey through fractal landscapes that blur the lines between the natural and architectural, order and chaos. Accompanied by a dynamic spatial soundtrack from composers David Levy and Michael Stearns, the immersive environment reveals the visual poetry of equations and patterns, awakening a sense of wonder and connectivity in a fractured world.
WHAT ARE FRACTALS?
Fractal geometry is a field of mathematics that explores shapes and patterns that repeat themselves at different scales. Unlike traditional geometry, which deals with smooth lines and simple forms like circles or triangles, fractal geometry describes forms that are infinitely complex — zoom in on a small section, and you’ll find shapes that resemble the whole. These repeating patterns, called self-similarity, are found everywhere in nature: from snowflakes and coastlines to clouds and even the branching of trees and blood vessels. Mathematically, fractals are created through equations that repeat over and over in a process called iteration. One of the most famous examples is the Mandelbrot set (zn+1 = zn² + c), an iconic fractal discovered in the 1970s that reveals endless, intricate detail the deeper you explore.
FRACTAL PROPERTIES
Infinite Complexity: Fractals display infinite detail, meaning that no matter how much you zoom in, you'll keep discovering new patterns and details. This characteristic makes fractals infinitely complex. Natural Occurrence: Fractals are not just mathematical concepts; they are found in nature as well. Examples include snowflakes, mountain ranges, coastlines, and even the branching of trees and blood vessels. Mathematical Formulas: Fractals are generated by mathematical formulas that iterate repeatedly, creating patterns that are both intricate and self-repeating. Visualization: Fractals can be visualized using computer graphics, allowing us to explore their complex and beautiful structures. These visualizations often look like abstract art but are grounded in mathematical precision. Julius Horsthuis designs his fractals with natural elements in mind, to allow the human mind to comprehend/imagine what it's seeing. Applications: Beyond art, fractals are used in various fields such as computer graphics, nature modeling, signal and image compression, and even in understanding the structures of galaxies and ecosystems.
FRACTAL WORLDS
INTERACTIVE MAP
Zoom in to the map below and tap the blinking dots to view information about each of the Fractal Worlds installations.
GALLERY 1
Nascence
Visuals by Julius Horsthuis Music by David Levy
IMMERSION GALLERY
Fractal Worlds
Visuals by Julius Horsthuis Score by David Levy & Michael Strearns
GALLERY 2
Fractal Entropy (Infinity Room)
Visuals by Julius Horsthuis Music by David Levy
Floating Points(Long Screen)
Visuals by Yann Nguema Music by Zero Gr4vity
Fractal Lab: MANDELBOX
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio
Fractal Lab: MENGER SPONGE
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio
Fractal Lab: RHOMBOID IFS
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio
Fractal Lab: TRYPTA IFS
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio
Fractal Lab: DODECAHEDRON
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio
Fractal Lab: MANDELBULB
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio
Fractal Lab: CORNER MENGER
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio
Fractal Lab: OCTAHEDRON
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio
Fractal Lab: MOON
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio
BACK HALLWAY
The Code of Fractals: MANDELBROT SET
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio
The Code of Fractals: MANDELBULB (3D FRACTALS)
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio
The Code of Fractals: JULIA SET
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio
The Code of Fractals: JULIA SET (4D) QUANTERNION
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio
The Code of Fractals: NEWTON FRACTAL
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio
JULIUS HORSTHUIS
Julius Horsthuis is internationally recognized as a pioneer in fractal art, using mathematics and infinite geometric patterns to create immersive films and environments. His visual effects work has appeared in major productions, including the Academy Award–winning Manchester by the Sea (2016), and he has collaborated with acclaimed musical artists such as Max Cooper, Eric Serra, and Meshuggah. Horsthuis describes his practice as “a journey of discovery,” uncovering intricate fractal worlds that already exist within mathematical formulas. Rather than designing from imagination, he sees himself as a director or photographer exploring a hidden reality, searching for the right angle or perspective within infinite complexity. By translating fractals into cinematic sci-fi landscapes, Horsthuis expands how we experience both mathematics and digital art, bridging abstraction and storytelling at an architectural scale.
EXHIBITION OVERVIEW
INTERACTIVE MAP
ABOUT SHOHEI FUJIMOTO
EXHIBITION OVERVIEW
“I’m certain that we have a universal sense as human beings independent of borders, gender, and language. Through my art, I hope people can focus on their universal sense of self.” - Shohei Fujimoto
Discover the latest iteration of Intangible Forms by Japanese multimedia artist Shohei Fujimoto, where he explores the perceptual essence of nature through intricate minimalist yet dynamic light installations. Each artwork serves as a portal into the Intangible, revealing the invisible through mesmerizing rhythms and patterns of light and sound. Fujimoto’s artworks, meticulously crafted with mathematical precision, aim to capture the data and facts of diverse phenomena and the infuse them with complexity to create sensorial experiences imbued with organic properties. By touching upon our primal perception, Fujimoto invites us to contemplate the boundless possibilities of our shared universal sense, inviting a deeper connection to the mysteries of existence.
INTANGIBLE FORMS
INTERACTIVE MAP
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GALLERY 3
intangible #umbra
Shohei Fujimoto
Kinetic Laser and Projection Installation, 2022
intangible #array
Shohei Fujimoto
Kinetic Laser Installation, 2024
power of one #surface
Shohei Fujimoto
Sculptural Kinetic Laser Installation, 2020
power of one #empty
Shohei Fujimoto
Kinetic Laser and Projection Installation, 2019
power of one #extrude
Shohei Fujimoto
Kinetic Laser Installation, 2018
data subsidence
Shohei Fujimoto
Real-Time Kinetic Laser Installation, 2022
power of one #distortion
Shohei Fujimoto
Real-Time Kinetic Laser and Projection Installation, 2022
#echo
Shohei Fujimoto
Code-Based Visual Experiment, 2023
intangible #sculpt
Shohei Fujimoto
Robotic, Laser, and Air Installation, 2024
intangible #form
Shohei Fujimoto
Real-Time Kinetic Laser and Light Installation, 2024
dynamic light statistics
Shohei Fujimoto
Code-Based Visual Experiment, 2022
dynamic light statistics 2
Shohei Fujimoto
Code-Based Visual Experiment, 2023
SHOHEI FUJIMOTO
Shohei Fujimoto (b. 1989, Japan) is an artist who explores the fundamental nature of perception from a primitive perspective. Through a process of distilling the underlying data and facts of diverse phenomena and forms, he emphasizes their essence and reconfigures them into complex sensory experiences imbued with new organic qualities. Fujimoto’s work aims to touch upon the universal sense—primitive human perception—and embraces its limitless possibilities. In an era where digital technologies have become a seamless extension of daily life, Fujimoto’s work seeks to reconnect us with the essential structures of perception that precede digital mediation. His practice raises questions about how the human mind experiences reality in a post-digital environment—where the boundary between virtual and physical has become increasingly ambiguous, and where perception itself risks being optimized and thought processes automated without awareness. By blending digital and physical properties, Fujimoto challenges our perception of reality, creating works that stir the “real” as interpreted by the human mind. His installations, often balancing precision and fluidity, invite audiences to engage with the invisible structures that shape our perception, highlighting the moment of perception—the fleeting instant when the world is not simply received but actively brought into being. The fusion of algorithmic processes with tangible materials generates a tension that questions the boundary between what is perceived and what is experienced, revealing an intrinsic harmony that resonates universally. Through his art, Fujimoto seeks to uncover the latent potential within universal human senses, offering encounters that transcend individual interpretation and evoke a deeper connection to the essential experience of reality—reminding us that it is through the act of perception itself that the world is continually created anew.
RGB PEG MIRROR NO.5
BALL CHAIN MIRROR
ABOUT DANIEL ROZIN
RGB PEG MIRROR NO.5
Daniel Rozin
2019/2022 Anodized aluminum knobs, motors, 3D camera, control electronics, computer, custom software 57in diameter x 5.5in depth
RGB Peg Mirror is Rozin's first mirror capable of reproducing full color reflections. The artist programs red, green, and blue color knobs to tilt toward light and change their reflected color, thus allowing the recreation of a full color portrait in a manner similar to a computer monitor or TV. The work has two modes of operation: an interactive period where the viewer is reflected on the piece, and a generative function where the piece animates according to several algorithms to show a shimmering and colorful display of undulating vibrant colors. Artwork courtesy of bitforms gallery NY.
bitforms gallery
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Ball Chain Mirror
Daniel Rozin
2025 400 18-inch segments of steel ball chain, 400 motors, wood structure, control electronics, computer, camera, custom software. 54in x 84in x 30in
Daniel Rozin's Ball Chain Mirror combines 400 steel ball chain segments and 400 motors with a camera, computer, and custom software to create a dynamic and interactive reflection experience. The piece is a mesmerizing exploration of mirroring technologym where the viewer's image is captured as a shifting, abstract portrait. The process of mirroring in this artwork is rooted in Rozin's highly sophisticated custom software that choreographs motors and material to move in kinetic abstraction. Ball Chain Mirror also reveals the negative impression of each reflection, visible from the back of the sculpture. Artwork courtesy of bitforms gallery NY.
bitforms gallery
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DANIEL ROZIN
b. 1961, Jerusalem, Israel. Lives and works in New York City
For nearly three decades, Daniel Rozin’s practice has investigated the structure and materiality of images. From mosaics to digital images comprising pixels, discrete components are assembled to make a whole. Employing a range of materials––from trash to hand fans––Rozin probes at what constitutes an image, as well as what can be transformed into one. Rozin’s interactive installations and sculptures integrate the viewer, in real time, to create a representation of the viewer’s likeness in the object. His kinetic “mirrors” are often made with materials that become unexpectedly “reflective,” responding to a person’s presence via a camera and physical computing or custom software. Reflection and surface transformation become a means to explore human behavior, representation, and perception. Past exhibitions of his work include the Reina Sofia National Museum, Madrid, Spain; Victoria and Albert Museum, London, England; The Garage CCC, Moscow, Russia; NTT InterCommunication Center, Tokyo, Japan; The Israel Museum, Israel, Jerusalem; Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI; Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester, England; Taiwan National Museum of Fine Art, Taichung, Taiwan; Barbican Centre, London, England; CAM Raleigh, Raleigh, NC; Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax, Canada; Bunkamura Museum of Art, Tokyo, Japan; Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas, TX; Katonah Museum of Art, New York, NY; ICA Portland, Portland, ME; the Central Academy of Fine Arts Museums, Beijing, China; Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota, FL; the Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA; and the Sundance Film Festival, Park City, UT. Awards include the Prix Ars Electronica, I.D. Design Review, Chrysler Design Award, and the Rothschild Prize. Rozin is an Associate Arts Professor in the Interactive Telecommunications Program at New York University’s Tisch School Of The Arts. He earned a BD at the Jerusalem Bezalel Academy of Art and Design and an MPS from NYU.
bitforms gallery
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Apple Brandy, Cranberry-Sage Syrup, Prosecco, Cotton Candy
INFINITE PRISM
A BRIGHT, INTERACTIVE BOURBON SOUR
Bourbon, Thyme Honey, Lemon, Blue Spirulina, Beet Powder, Turmeric
NATURE'S BALANCE
YOUR NEW MATCHA INDULGENCE
Vodka, Vanilla Syrup, Almond Milk, Matcha, Strawberry Foam Top
GOLDEN RATIO
FROZEN
Blanco Tequila, Passion Fruit Purêe, Cranberry-Sage Syrup, Lime Juice
FRACTAL BLOOM
FROZEN
Apple Brandy, Red Wine, Sorrel Syrup, Apple Juice, Lime Juice
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Wine & Beer
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Rosé Sauvignon Blanc Cabernet Sauvignon Prosecco
Beer
Saint Arnold Art Car IPA Saint Arnold H-Town Pils Saint Arnold Oktoberfest Miller Lite Modelo Especial
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ARTECHOUSE team has dedicated the last decade to support the creation of groundbreaking experiential art, pushing the innovation of storytelling through the most advanced exhibition platform. We’ve invested in resources such as state-of-the-art technology, advanced design tools, unique architectural spaces and a team of passionate experts to create a permanent home where pioneering, technology-driven artists and creatives could experiment, develop and show their work to new audiences. Since 2015, the vision of our founders Sandro & Tati in redefining the way art is experienced and creating a supportive ecosystem for the future of art has set ARTECHOUSE apart as a trendsetter in the field of experiential artistic creation and presentation in the US and the world.
Under their direction, ARTECHOUSE has grown to become the leading platform and preferred partner for some of the most prominent artists of today, such as Refik Anadol, Daito Manabe, fuse*, Zach Lieberman, NONOTAK, Adrien M. & Claire B., and fostered meaningful partnerships with organizations like the Society for Neuroscience, Pantone Color Institute and the United Nations Foundation, to name a few. ARTECHOUSE has also developed in-house creative and production studio capabilities to bring new original experiential work to life from conception through development and execution, creating award winning works such as In Peak Bloom, Submerge, Life of a Neuron, and others. Since our founding in 2015, we have: - Opened 4 locations – Washington, DC (2017), Miami, FL (2018), New York, NY (2019), Houston (2024) - Produced and created over 30 groundbreaking, multi-sensory art exhibits, 150 XR activations and 10 Live Shows through an in-house studio and in collaboration with over 40 artists - Engaged over 1.7 million visitors and XR app users - Launched the very first collectible experiential NFTs - Founded ARTECHOUSE Studio — an interdisciplinary team of designers, architects, producers, and storytellers. - Received praise from the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, BBC, National Geographic and more as the premier destination for innovative art. Read more Today, we’re proud to be home to some of the best creatives and the premier destination for audiences of all ages to engage with innovative art — both in person at our immersive art spaces and at home with our extended reality mobile app. Looking ahead, we will continue to push the boundaries of what is possible, always on the forefront of what is next.
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Fractal Lab:DODECAHEDRON
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
A dodecahedron is a twelve-faced polyhedra. This fractal is mirrored and repeated infinitely into kaleidoscopic forms.
power of one #empty
Shohei Fujimoto
Kinetic Laser and Projection Installation, 2019
Suggested dwell time: 4 mins
In #empty, Fujimoto explores the concept of emptiness through the interplay of light and space. He uses a laser and projector to create a dynamic visualization of emptiness on a 2-dimentional surface, reflecting the rules and nature of physical light in the real world. In installation continually examines the concept of 'Empty' from various perspectives, displaying and concealing data obtained from reflection algorithms.
Fractal Lab:MANDELBOX
Developed by Julius Horsthuis & ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
In mathematics, the mandelbox is a fractal with a boxlike shape found by Tom Lowe in 2010. It is defined in a similar way to the famous Mandelbrot set as the values of a parameter such that the origin does not escape to infinity under iteration of certain geometrical transformations. The mandelbox is defined as a map of continuous Julia sets, but, unlike the Mandelbrot set, can be defined in any number of dimensions. It is typically drawn in three dimensions for illustrative purposes.
power of one #extrude
Shohei Fujimoto Suggested dwell time: 3 mins
Fujimoto employs a single laser projector, an apparatus featuring ten motors, and individual strips of one-way mirrors. The motors, embedded within the apparatus, rotate thin one-way mirror strips attached to their tips. Each strip operates on its own time axis, rotating at various speeds determined by the motors' RPM. Rather than viewing these discrepancies as flaws, Fujimoto incorporates them as variables into the artwork.
Fractal Lab:MOON
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
This Fractal Lab piece is a fractal rendering variant evoking lunar textures and crater-lik surfaces
Fractal Lab:MOON
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
This Fractal Lab piece is a fractal rendering variant evoking lunar textures and crater-lik surfaces
Fractal Lab:CORNERMENGER
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
The Corner Menger is a variation on the Menger Sponge, as described below, but focusing on recursive corner structures.
In mathematics, the Menger sponge is a fractal curve. It was first described by Karl Menger in 1926, in his studies of the concept of topological dimension.The construction of a Menger sponge can be described as follows:1. Begin with a cube. 2. Divide every face of the cube into nine squares in a similar manner to a Rubik's Cube. This sub-divides the cube into 27 smaller cubes. 3. Remove the smaller cube in the middle of each face and remove the smaller cube in the center of the larger cube, leaving 20 smaller cubes. This is a level 1 Menger sponge (resembling a void cube). 4. Repeat steps two and three for each of the remaining smaller cubes and continue to iterate ad infinitum.
intangible #array
Shohei Fujimoto Suggested dwell time: 3 mins
#array seeks to redefine the viewers' spatial awareness through the use of symmetry. Lasers positioned in two separate spaces, each on the left and right, converge to form a dynamically symmetrical structure. Enhanced by the reflective properties of a central mirror, this symmetrical essence permeates the entire space, inviting viewers to experience a newfound sense of balance and harmony.
intangible #sculpt
Shohei Fujimoto
Robotic, Laser, and Air Installation, 2024
Suggested dwell time: 8 mins
The wind blowing from a custom-made usit fixed to the tip of the robot arm sets the fabric into motion, creating a gentle flutter. Laser modules on the ground project illuminated surfaces on to the fabric surrounding the robot, resulting in organic and dynamic lines that apear to dance upon its surface. In this installation, the robot arm acts as a sculptor of the air, while the interplay of laser and fabric transforms the inherently intangible into a visually captivating display
Fractal Lab:MANDELBULB
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
The Mandelbulb is a three-dimensional fractal developed in 2009 by Daniel White and Paul Nylander using spherical coordinates. A canonical 3-dimensional Mandelbrot set does not exist, since there is no 3-dimensional analogue of the 2-dimensional space of complex numbers. It is possible to construct Mandelbrot sets in 4 dimensions using quaternions and bicomplex numbers.
Fractal Lab:OCTAHEDRON
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
An Octahedron is an eight-faced polyhedra. This fractal is mirrored and repeated infinitely into kaleidoscopic forms.
power of one #distortion
Shohei Fujimoto Suggested dwell time: 10 mins
A hemispherical sculpture is projected with different light properties of a laser and projector. The shape of the projected light is distorted to draw curves and surfaces, resulting in a reflection behaves like an organism.
Nascence
Visuals by Julius HorsthuisScore by David Levy Suggested dwell time: 15 mins
In Nascence, Horsthuis explores how nature is able to give rise to complexity from such simple beginnings. He compares the relatively simple fractal formulas to DNA - the ancient replicator that has spawned all organic beauty in the world.
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Fractal Worlds
Visuals by Julius HorsthuisScore by David Levy & Michael Stearns Suggested dwell time: 30 mins
This cinematic four-part fractal journey within our state-of-the art, 270-degree, 18K resolution Immersion Gallery. The Prelude begins by featuring a haunting fractal “virus” that consumes its surroundings. In Act I, the audience is transported into nature where nighttime forests, flowing fractal life forms, and bioluminescent pulses emerge from the darkness. Act II centers on architecture, where fractals grow geometric, cathedral-like structures. For the final act, the viewer drifts into an abstract cosmos, as fractals lend cityscapes and nature, developing a poetic fusion thatsuggests hope and unity in a mathematically-ordered world.
intangible #form
Shohei Fujimoto Suggested dwell time: 25 mins
Through a meticulously choreographed performance using 312 kinetic red light laser beam modules and an abstract soundscape, Fujimoto creates an immersive environment that evokes the essence, presence, and behavior of life itself. As you immerse yourself in intangible #form, contemplate the interplay between the physical and the abstract and ponder the profound depths of what it means to be alive.
Fractal Entropy
Visuals by Julius HorsthuisScore by Michael Stearns Suggested dwell time: 10 mins
Horsthuis's kaleidoscopic loops built from fractal formulas appear endless within the confines of the mirrored infinity room.
Fractal Lab:MENGER SPONGE
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
In mathematics, the Menger sponge is a fractal curve. It was first described by Karl Menger in 1926, in his studies of the concept of topological dimension. The construction of a Menger sponge can be described as follows: 1. Begin with a cube. 2. Divide every face of the cube into nine squares in a similar manner to a Rubik's Cube. This sub-divides the cube into 27 smaller cubes. 3. Remove the smaller cube in the middle of each face and remove the smaller cube in the center of the larger cube, leaving 20 smaller cubes. This is a level 1 Menger sponge (resembling a void cube). 4. Repeat steps two and three for each of the remaining smaller cubes and continue to iterate ad infinitum.
The Code of Fractals:JULIA SET (4D)
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
The Julia Set 4D is an exploration of fractals in four dimensions, expanding visualization into realms beyond everyday perception.Fractals are intricate shapes that emerge from repeating mathematical equations. While the formulas themselves are compact, the results are astonishingly elaborate, producing structures that echo the branching of trees, the patterns of lightning, or the turbulence of clouds. In this space, visitors explore the very equations that artists and scientists use to generate fractal forms.
Fractal Lab:MENGER SPONGE
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
In mathematics, the Menger sponge is a fractal curve. It was first described by Karl Menger in 1926, in his studies of the concept of topological dimension. The construction of a Menger sponge can be described as follows: 1. Begin with a cube. 2. Divide every face of the cube into nine squares in a similar manner to a Rubik's Cube. This sub-divides the cube into 27 smaller cubes. 3. Remove the smaller cube in the middle of each face and remove the smaller cube in the center of the larger cube, leaving 20 smaller cubes. This is a level 1 Menger sponge (resembling a void cube). 4. Repeat steps two and three for each of the remaining smaller cubes and continue to iterate ad infinitum.
The Code of Fractals:MANDELBULB (3D)
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
In the Mandelbulb (3D Fractal), a three-dimensional extension of the Mandelbrot formula, producing sculptural, organic geometries.Fractals are intricate shapes that emerge from repeating mathematical equations. While the formulas themselves are compact, the results are astonishingly elaborate, producing structures that echo the branching of trees, the patterns of lightning, or the turbulence of clouds. In this space, visitors explore the very equations that artists and scientists use to generate fractal forms.
The Code of Fractals:NEWTON FRACTALS
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
The Newton Fractal is a colorful, intricate pattern that shows what happens when you use Newton’s method — a way to find where equations equal zero — on complex numbers. Each point in the image represents a starting value, and its color shows which solution it ends up at and how quickly it gets there, revealing beautiful, swirling designs from simple math.Try walking forward and backwards in front of the screen to see the fractal image zoom in and zoom out.
Fractal Entropy
Visuals by Julius HorsthuisScore by Michael Stearns Suggested dwell time: 10 mins
Horsthuis's kaleidoscopic loops built from fractal formulas appear endless within the confines of the mirrored infinity room.
The Code of Fractals:MANDELBROT SET
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
In the Mandelbrot Set, each pixel represents how quickly a calculation diverges toward infinity, forming the iconic boundary of the Mandelbrot fractal.Fractals are intricate shapes that emerge from repeating mathematical equations. While the formulas themselves are compact, the results are astonishingly elaborate, producing structures that echo the branching of trees, the patterns of lightning, or the turbulence of clouds. In this space, visitors explore the very equations that artists and scientists use to generate fractal forms.
Fractal Lab:RHOMBOID IFS
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
A rhomboid IFS fractal is a fractal generated using an iterated function system (IFS) that is often described as a "rhomboid" because of the overall shape and structure it produces. An IFS is a collection of geometric transformations, like scaling, rotation, and translation, that are repeated over and over to create complex fractal images. The "rhomboid" in the name refers to the type of fractal image created, which can be a specific shape or set of shapes that appear rhombus-like.
power of one #surface
Shohei Fujimoto Suggested dwell time: 3 mins
Featuring a symmetrical arrangement of two lasers, two rotating one-way mirrors, two stationary parallel one-way mirrrors, and two motors, each component is positioned on the right and left sides to create vertical symmetry. Unlike conventional mirrors that reflect light, Fujimoto's mirrors capture and hold it within their surface, creating a mesmerizing interplay of light and reflection.
dynamic light statistics 2
Shohei Fujimoto
Code-based Visual Experiment, 2023
Suggested dwell time: 4 mins
Fujimoto continues his exploration of treating lines based on physical rules, such as the reflection of light, and reconstructing them through the lens of structural analysis used in architecture and mechanics.The dynamic structures, reminiscent of architectural forms, are periodically frozen in a state of stillness. Fujimoto examines the structures from a planar perspective during these moment, akin to studying a 2D architectural drawing.
The Code of Fractals:JULIA SET (4D)
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
The Julia Set 4D is an exploration of fractals in four dimensions, expanding visualization into realms beyond everyday perception.Fractals are intricate shapes that emerge from repeating mathematical equations. While the formulas themselves are compact, the results are astonishingly elaborate, producing structures that echo the branching of trees, the patterns of lightning, or the turbulence of clouds. In this space, visitors explore the very equations that artists and scientists use to generate fractal forms.
dynamic light statistics
Shohei Fujimoto
Code-based Visual Experiment, 2022
Suggested dwell time: 4 mins
Fujimoto explores the interplay between physical rules and digital reconstruction. Five monitors display a particle-based environment in which lines of light follow natural laws. His process is akin to architectural analysis, where statics and structural mechanics are applied to dynamic visuals. The ever-changing structures on the monitors pause periodically, resembling medical imagery frozen in time. In this stillness, the artist delves into the hidden potential behind the structures, akin to uncovering hidden data in architecture.
intangible #form
Shohei Fujimoto Suggested dwell time: 25 mins
Through a meticulously choreographed performance using 312 kinetic red light laser beam modules and an abstract soundscape, Fujimoto creates an immersive environment that evokes the essence, presence, and behavior of life itself. As you immerse yourself in intangible #form, contemplate the interplay between the physical and the abstract and ponder the profound depths of what it means to be alive.
Floating Points
Visuals by Yann NguemaMusic by Zero Gr4vity Suggested dwell time: 10 mins
Floating Points is a video artwork created to accompany the song of the same name by composer Zero Gr4vity. Directed by Yann Nguema, the piece is built entirely from computer code (C++ and GLSL), translating the language of mathematics into a world of fluid visuals. At its core, the animation explores 3D fractals, specifically a system known as Kaleidoscopic Iterated Function Systems (IFS). The work exists between abstraction and generative art, with imagery that oscillates between mechanical precision and organic resemblance. Though generated through equations, the forms often suggest natural references. At times resembling cellular organisms, marine life, or flowering structures. This tension between the mathematical and the biological gives the work its unique resonance.
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Floating Points
Visuals by Yann NguemaMusic by Zero Gr4vity Suggested dwell time: 10 mins
Floating Points is a video artwork created to accompany the song of the same name by composer Zero Gr4vity. Directed by Yann Nguema, the piece is built entirely from computer code (C++ and GLSL), translating the language of mathematics into a world of fluid visuals. At its core, the animation explores 3D fractals, specifically a system known as Kaleidoscopic Iterated Function Systems (IFS). The work exists between abstraction and generative art, with imagery that oscillates between mechanical precision and organic resemblance. Though generated through equations, the forms often suggest natural references. At times resembling cellular organisms, marine life, or flowering structures. This tension between the mathematical and the biological gives the work its unique resonance.
Learn More
Fractal Worlds
Visuals by Julius HorsthuisScore by David Levy & Michael Stearns Suggested dwell time: 30 mins
This cinematic four-part fractal journey within our state-of-the art, 270-degree, 18K resolution Immersion Gallery. The Prelude begins by featuring a haunting fractal “virus” that consumes its surroundings. In Act I, the audience is transported into nature where nighttime forests, flowing fractal life forms, and bioluminescent pulses emerge from the darkness. Act II centers on architecture, where fractals grow geometric, cathedral-like structures. For the final act, the viewer drifts into an abstract cosmos, as fractals lend cityscapes and nature, developing a poetic fusion thatsuggests hope and unity in a mathematically-ordered world.
intangible #array
Shohei Fujimoto Suggested dwell time: 3 mins
#array seeks to redefine the viewers' spatial awareness through the use of symmetry. Lasers positioned in two separate spaces, each on the left and right, converge to form a dynamically symmetrical structure. Enhanced by the reflective properties of a central mirror, this symmetrical essence permeates the entire space, inviting viewers to experience a newfound sense of balance and harmony.
Fractal Lab:MANDELBOX
Developed by Julius Horsthuis & ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
In mathematics, the mandelbox is a fractal with a boxlike shape found by Tom Lowe in 2010. It is defined in a similar way to the famous Mandelbrot set as the values of a parameter such that the origin does not escape to infinity under iteration of certain geometrical transformations. The mandelbox is defined as a map of continuous Julia sets, but, unlike the Mandelbrot set, can be defined in any number of dimensions. It is typically drawn in three dimensions for illustrative purposes.
#echo
Shohei Fujimoto
Code-based Visual Experiment, 2023
Suggested dwell time: 4 mins
in #echo, hoomogeneous patterns, shapes, and structures undergo dynamic, continuous, and autonomous transformations within irregularly generated areas of regularity. These shapes repeatedly disappear across time and space, intermittently exploring their fluid presence. While #echo is inspired by AI, it doesn't utilitze AI. Instead, it explores the unique expressions arising from the collision of latent visual information using simple shapes. The goal is to create a sense of AI's pseudo-experiences, mirroring our percetion's ephemeral and non-material entities.
Fractal Lab:OCTAHEDRON
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
An Octahedron is an eight-faced polyhedra. This fractal is mirrored and repeated infinitely into kaleidoscopic forms.
data subsidence
Shohei Fujimoto
Real-Time Kinetic Laser Installation, 2022
Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
An industrical motor rotates a circle board adorned with phosphorescent paint. Laser graphics dance across its surface, leaving luminous trails that blur the boundaries between physical and virtual realms. These traces, recorded as virtual coordinates, seamlessly merge with the board's movement, creating a fleeting visual experience where light and form converge.
power of one #empty
Shohei Fujimoto
Kinetic Laser and Projection Installation, 2019
Suggested dwell time: 4 mins
In #empty, Fujimoto explores the concept of emptiness through the interplay of light and space. He uses a laser and projector to create a dynamic visualization of emptiness on a 2-dimentional surface, reflecting the rules and nature of physical light in the real world. In installation continually examines the concept of 'Empty' from various perspectives, displaying and concealing data obtained from reflection algorithms.
Fractal Lab:TRYPTA IFS
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
The Trypta IFS is a fractal variant created by Keith Lostracco in 2014.Learn more about Lostracco's mind-bending Fractal World "Escape Time" by clicking below.
Learn More
Fractal Lab:CORNERMENGER
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
The Corner Menger is a variation on the Menger Sponge, as described below, but focusing on recursive corner structures.
In mathematics, the Menger sponge is a fractal curve. It was first described by Karl Menger in 1926, in his studies of the concept of topological dimension.The construction of a Menger sponge can be described as follows:1. Begin with a cube. 2. Divide every face of the cube into nine squares in a similar manner to a Rubik's Cube. This sub-divides the cube into 27 smaller cubes. 3. Remove the smaller cube in the middle of each face and remove the smaller cube in the center of the larger cube, leaving 20 smaller cubes. This is a level 1 Menger sponge (resembling a void cube). 4. Repeat steps two and three for each of the remaining smaller cubes and continue to iterate ad infinitum.
power of one #surface
Shohei Fujimoto Suggested dwell time: 3 mins
Featuring a symmetrical arrangement of two lasers, two rotating one-way mirrors, two stationary parallel one-way mirrrors, and two motors, each component is positioned on the right and left sides to create vertical symmetry. Unlike conventional mirrors that reflect light, Fujimoto's mirrors capture and hold it within their surface, creating a mesmerizing interplay of light and reflection.
dynamic light statistics
Shohei Fujimoto
Code-based Visual Experiment, 2022
Suggested dwell time: 4 mins
Fujimoto explores the interplay between physical rules and digital reconstruction. Five monitors display a particle-based environment in which lines of light follow natural laws. His process is akin to architectural analysis, where statics and structural mechanics are applied to dynamic visuals. The ever-changing structures on the monitors pause periodically, resembling medical imagery frozen in time. In this stillness, the artist delves into the hidden potential behind the structures, akin to uncovering hidden data in architecture.
The Code of Fractals:NEWTON FRACTALS
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
The Newton Fractal is a colorful, intricate pattern that shows what happens when you use Newton’s method — a way to find where equations equal zero — on complex numbers. Each point in the image represents a starting value, and its color shows which solution it ends up at and how quickly it gets there, revealing beautiful, swirling designs from simple math.Try walking forward and backwards in front of the screen to see the fractal image zoom in and zoom out.
intangible #umbra
Shohei Fujimoto Suggested dwell time: 10 mins
Fujimoto explores the theme of reconstructing the existence of shadows by focusing on the interplay between computer-generated graphics and the physical optical axis of the laser modules. By juxtaposing physical elements with abstract graphic content, he creates a dynamic tapestry that invites contemplation on the nature of perception and reality.
#echo
Shohei Fujimoto
Code-based Visual Experiment, 2023
Suggested dwell time: 4 mins
in #echo, hoomogeneous patterns, shapes, and structures undergo dynamic, continuous, and autonomous transformations within irregularly generated areas of regularity. These shapes repeatedly disappear across time and space, intermittently exploring their fluid presence. While #echo is inspired by AI, it doesn't utilitze AI. Instead, it explores the unique expressions arising from the collision of latent visual information using simple shapes. The goal is to create a sense of AI's pseudo-experiences, mirroring our percetion's ephemeral and non-material entities.
data subsidence
Shohei Fujimoto
Real-Time Kinetic Laser Installation, 2022
Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
An industrical motor rotates a circle board adorned with phosphorescent paint. Laser graphics dance across its surface, leaving luminous trails that blur the boundaries between physical and virtual realms. These traces, recorded as virtual coordinates, seamlessly merge with the board's movement, creating a fleeting visual experience where light and form converge.
Fractal Lab:MANDELBULB
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
The Mandelbulb is a three-dimensional fractal developed in 2009 by Daniel White and Paul Nylander using spherical coordinates. A canonical 3-dimensional Mandelbrot set does not exist, since there is no 3-dimensional analogue of the 2-dimensional space of complex numbers. It is possible to construct Mandelbrot sets in 4 dimensions using quaternions and bicomplex numbers.
Fractal Lab:RHOMBOID IFS
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
A rhomboid IFS fractal is a fractal generated using an iterated function system (IFS) that is often described as a "rhomboid" because of the overall shape and structure it produces. An IFS is a collection of geometric transformations, like scaling, rotation, and translation, that are repeated over and over to create complex fractal images. The "rhomboid" in the name refers to the type of fractal image created, which can be a specific shape or set of shapes that appear rhombus-like.
power of one #distortion
Shohei Fujimoto Suggested dwell time: 10 mins
A hemispherical sculpture is projected with different light properties of a laser and projector. The shape of the projected light is distorted to draw curves and surfaces, resulting in a reflection behaves like an organism.
intangible #umbra
Shohei Fujimoto Suggested dwell time: 10 mins
Fujimoto explores the theme of reconstructing the existence of shadows by focusing on the interplay between computer-generated graphics and the physical optical axis of the laser modules. By juxtaposing physical elements with abstract graphic content, he creates a dynamic tapestry that invites contemplation on the nature of perception and reality.
The Code of Fractals:JULIA SET
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
In the Julia Set, fixing one value while varying another transforms the equation into endless variations, producing forms that range from symmetrical to chaotic.Fractals are intricate shapes that emerge from repeating mathematical equations. While the formulas themselves are compact, the results are astonishingly elaborate, producing structures that echo the branching of trees, the patterns of lightning, or the turbulence of clouds. In this space, visitors explore the very equations that artists and scientists use to generate fractal forms.
Fractal Lab:DODECAHEDRON
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
A dodecahedron is a twelve-faced polyhedra. This fractal is mirrored and repeated infinitely into kaleidoscopic forms.
dynamic light statistics 2
Shohei Fujimoto
Code-based Visual Experiment, 2023
Suggested dwell time: 4 mins
Fujimoto continues his exploration of treating lines based on physical rules, such as the reflection of light, and reconstructing them through the lens of structural analysis used in architecture and mechanics.The dynamic structures, reminiscent of architectural forms, are periodically frozen in a state of stillness. Fujimoto examines the structures from a planar perspective during these moment, akin to studying a 2D architectural drawing.
The Code of Fractals:JULIA SET
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
In the Julia Set, fixing one value while varying another transforms the equation into endless variations, producing forms that range from symmetrical to chaotic.Fractals are intricate shapes that emerge from repeating mathematical equations. While the formulas themselves are compact, the results are astonishingly elaborate, producing structures that echo the branching of trees, the patterns of lightning, or the turbulence of clouds. In this space, visitors explore the very equations that artists and scientists use to generate fractal forms.
Nascence
Visuals by Julius HorsthuisScore by David Levy Suggested dwell time: 15 mins
In Nascence, Horsthuis explores how nature is able to give rise to complexity from such simple beginnings. He compares the relatively simple fractal formulas to DNA - the ancient replicator that has spawned all organic beauty in the world.
Fractal Lab:TRYPTA IFS
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
The Trypta IFS is a fractal variant created by Keith Lostracco in 2014.Learn more about Lostracco's mind-bending Fractal World "Escape Time" by clicking below.
Learn More
power of one #extrude
Shohei Fujimoto Suggested dwell time: 3 mins
Fujimoto employs a single laser projector, an apparatus featuring ten motors, and individual strips of one-way mirrors. The motors, embedded within the apparatus, rotate thin one-way mirror strips attached to their tips. Each strip operates on its own time axis, rotating at various speeds determined by the motors' RPM. Rather than viewing these discrepancies as flaws, Fujimoto incorporates them as variables into the artwork.
The Code of Fractals:MANDELBROT SET
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
In the Mandelbrot Set, each pixel represents how quickly a calculation diverges toward infinity, forming the iconic boundary of the Mandelbrot fractal.Fractals are intricate shapes that emerge from repeating mathematical equations. While the formulas themselves are compact, the results are astonishingly elaborate, producing structures that echo the branching of trees, the patterns of lightning, or the turbulence of clouds. In this space, visitors explore the very equations that artists and scientists use to generate fractal forms.
The Code of Fractals:MANDELBULB (3D)
Developed by ARTECHOUSE Studio Suggested dwell time: 5 mins
In the Mandelbulb (3D Fractal), a three-dimensional extension of the Mandelbrot formula, producing sculptural, organic geometries.Fractals are intricate shapes that emerge from repeating mathematical equations. While the formulas themselves are compact, the results are astonishingly elaborate, producing structures that echo the branching of trees, the patterns of lightning, or the turbulence of clouds. In this space, visitors explore the very equations that artists and scientists use to generate fractal forms.
intangible #array
Shohei Fujimoto Suggested dwell time: 3 mins
#array seeks to redefine the viewers' spatial awareness through the use of symmetry. Lasers positioned in two separate spaces, each on the left and right, converge to form a dynamically symmetrical structure. Enhanced by the reflective properties of a central mirror, this symmetrical essence permeates the entire space, inviting viewers to experience a newfound sense of balance and harmony.
intangible #sculpt
Shohei Fujimoto
Robotic, Laser, and Air Installation, 2024
Suggested dwell time: 8 mins
The wind blowing from a custom-made usit fixed to the tip of the robot arm sets the fabric into motion, creating a gentle flutter. Laser modules on the ground project illuminated surfaces on to the fabric surrounding the robot, resulting in organic and dynamic lines that apear to dance upon its surface. In this installation, the robot arm acts as a sculptor of the air, while the interplay of laser and fabric transforms the inherently intangible into a visually captivating display