Stange Gallery
Gallery Room 17
01-Blind Slug
02-Brain Sponge
03-Chromocells
04-Electric Eel
05-Microworld Volvox
06-Mandelbrot Conchshell
07-Nautilus
08-Octupus
09-Paramecium
10-Reversi Sporefish
11-Sawfish
12-Sea Feather
Construction 17: FRACTAL AQUARIUM
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...consists of a series of 12 'computer poems' created by Ken
Stange:
01-Blind Slug
02-Brain Sponge
03-Chromocells
04-Electric Eel
05-Microworld Volvox
06-Mandelbrot Conchshell
07-Nautilus
08-Octupus
09-Paramecium
10-Reversi Sporefish
11-Sawfish
12-Sea Feather
FRACTAL AQUARIUM was completed on 25 April 1992.
GENERAL INFO:
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The series can be viewed by any '.GIF' viewer. However,
accurate display of the work requires a computer system that has
the ability to display 256 colour images at a resolution of 640
by 400.
The images may be freely distributed but are copyrighted to
Ken Stange, who sincerely requests that they not be modified.
SPECIFIC INFO:
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All the species in this visual aquarium evolved through
fractal (and other mathematical or graphical) iterations.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
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Ken Stange is a Canadian poet, novelist, and visual artist
with a strong interest in science and computers. His newest
book is Advice To Travellers (Penumbra Press, Fall 1994). His
computer art and poetry has been shown in juried shows and
published in literary and art periodicals.
He is interested in the interface between the visual and
literary arts, and considers the computer the most appropriate
medium with which to explore this colourful 'gray' area. He
calls these pieces 'poems' because they contain important textual
elements. He has also published programs and articles in
computer magazines. He is interested in corresponding with
anyone who shares his interest in the relationship of literature
and art and science. Send email to: KENS@EINSTEIN.UNIPISSING.CA
--June 1994
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