Coiling 1

Coiling 1 is an experiment in generative weaving to create a series of baskets. This weaving experiment employs a cellular automata (CA) system to produce a weave across a sphere that is defined by a distribution of points or cells. The CA algorithm is a rule-set based on binary values that structure the decision-making process for each node in the pattern. It produces an intricate and almost endless variety of weaves because the algorithm automatically feeds information back to itself to make the next decision. This causes the weave to adapt and change as it travels over the surface.

Description of Coiling 1 and its unique Features:

1. The grey sphere you see is a Basket made up of coiling rings.
2. Each Basket grows from a randomized initial condition.
3. From there the coiling continues to expand from 256 possible rules of growth, building up each basket ring by ring.
4. Each token generates multiple baskets. There is a 50% chance of generating 3 baskets, a 30% chance of 6 baskets, and a 20% chance of 9 baskets.
5. Given the generative logic, the basket patterns are practically unique. The possibility of repeating is near zero.
6. Having said that, the Coiling 1 logic has certain tendencies in the types of patterns it produces relating to tightness, opacity and complexity of the coiling weave.

Navigation Instructions:

1. Type “n” to change Coiling Pattern and create a new basket.
2. Left or Right arrow to toggle between different views. Keep toggling to go inside the basket.
3. Left click + drag to spin around, right click + drag to zoom.
4. “i” saves view as png.