Azulejos definitivos

Inspired by the traditional Portuguese art of tilework, „Azulejos definitivos“ takes a generative approach on the original handwork.

At its core, this artwork embraces simplicity and symmetry, while simultaneously allowing for endless possibilities and variations. A single tile serves as a building block, contributing to the overall composition of the larger arrangement.

A basic, often repetitive, unit is arranged in a systematic manner to form intricate and visually mesmerising compositions. This principle is based on the idea that when small elements are repeated and combined in various ways, they can generate a sense of harmony, rhythm, and complexity.

Moreover, through the manipulation of color, resolution, complexity, and tile size, this principle provides abundant opportunities for creating optical illusions and engaging perceptual effects. These effects can include the presence of hidden images within the pattern.

The selection of colors are derived from original tiles found on my various travels through Portugal.

Note for collectors:

The artwork is not WYSIWYG. Your fx(params) configuration will set a style of the tile that will be randomised when you mint your token. Ideally the style will be recognisable upon randomisation, but be aware that certain configurations have a larger or smaller potential in variations. Make sure to test your parameters with different hashes.

The parameters itself have a pretty high resolution. Sometimes small changes can have a huge impact. Instead of just moving the sliders it can also be advised to step through the inputs with the arrows keys on your keyboard.

Happy generating!

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