Tyler Hobbs 'Translated Gestures' Prints Available

Artist: Tyler Hobbs
Title: Translated Gestures
Medium: (6) 1 Color Screen Prints
Size: 14 x 16 Inches
Edition: 30
Price: $7,000

 

Tyler Hobbs is a prominent American visual artist from Austin, Texas, who specializes in algorithmic aesthetics and generative systems. His work focuses on the intersection of computer programming and fine art, exploring how software can be used to generate complex, organic compositions. By writing custom code, Hobbs creates a set of rules that allow for both structured patterns and unpredictable variations, effectively using the computer as a creative partner rather than a mere tool. This process often results in digital pieces that possess a hand-drawn quality, bridging the gap between the precise nature of technology and the expressive spontaneity of traditional painting.

One of his most significant contributions to the digital art world is the series titled Fidenza, which gained international recognition for its sophisticated use of flow fields and vibrant color palettes. Through this collection, Hobbs demonstrated an ability to produce thousands of unique iterations from a single underlying algorithm, each maintaining a distinct sense of balance and harmony. His practice frequently involves a feedback loop where he evaluates the generated output and refines his code to achieve specific visual textures or rhythmic arrangements. Beyond digital displays, he also creates physical works using large scale plotters and traditional media, further blurring the lines between the virtual and the tangible. By prioritizing the beauty of imperfection and the nuances of randomness, Hobbs has established himself as a leading figure in the modern evolution of abstract art, challenging viewers to reconsider the role of the artist in an age of automated production.