THE INTERVIEW | PITER PASMA
THE INTERVIEW | PITER PASMA
Generative art is often considered an art of isolated individuals, yet open source code remains crucial to its global community of creators. With this in mind, it was no surprise that the Generative Artists Club voted Piter Pasma into Feral File’s new exhibition, “N=12,” which celebrates collaboration as a critical component of generative art. Pasma is a pillar of the community — an artist whose mastery derives from his rare ability to manipulate pixels via complex mathematical equations, expressed in elegant, economical code. Far from embracing the enigma, however, Pasma eagerly shares his secrets with other artists and appreciators alike. He is generous with his time, feedback, and tools, and his pseudorandom number generator makes multiple appearances in “N=12.” Yet despite his importance, Piter’s influence is often invisible, inspiring a generation toward technical excellence and emergent potential. — Aaron Penne
