Reas:
The variation of Wall Drawing #358 continually updates itself four times each second, displaying a randomly selected composition. This expression of Wall Drawing #358 gives the viewer a better understanding of the structure behind the drawing than looking at a single instance of the system. It may have been interesting to build a version where the viewer has the ability to change the direction of the arcs, thus taking this decision away from the draftsperson and giving it to the viewer.

Tarbell:
We are given a glimpse into how this rendering is constructed through the rapid display of its possibilities. However, even with this animation in place, it's still difficult to focus on the direction of a particular square-arc. I also get a general sense that the thing is moving upwards (but upon further inspection, find that I can see it going any direction).

Hodgin:
My eyes keep searching for repeating patterns and recognizable forms which are not there.

Ngan:
Compared with the static piece, the continuous variations in this version seem to add layers and a sense of depth to the drawing.

Wall Drawing #358

A 12" (30 cm) grid covering the wall. Within each 12" (30 cm) square, one arc from the corner. (The direction of the arcs and their placement are determined by the draftsman.)

Modifications: Direction of arcs is continually changing and selected at random. Units of measurement translated into pixels.

Implemented as software by Casey Reas
March, 2004
Processing v.68